About the Club

Mission Statement

The Carolina Bird Club is a non-profit organization that represents and supports the birding community in the Carolinas through its website, publications, meetings, workshops, trips, and partnerships, whose mission is


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The Carolina Bird Club, Inc., is a non-profit educational and scientific association open to anyone interested in the study and conservation of wildlife, particularly birds.

The Club meets each winter, spring, and fall at different locations in the Carolinas. Meeting sites are selected to give participants an opportunity to see many different kinds of birds. Guided field trips and informative programs are combined for an exciting weekend of meeting with people who share an enthusiasm and concern for birds.

The Club offers research grants in avian biology for undergraduate and graduate students, and scholarships for young birders.

The Club publishes two print publications (now also available online). The Chat is a quarterly ornithological journal that contains scientific articles, reports of bird records committees and bird counts, and general field notes on bird sightings. CBC Newsletter is published bimonthly and includes birding articles and information about meetings, field trips, and Club news.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

By becoming a member, you support the activities of the Club, receive reduced registration fee for meetings, can participate in bonus field trips, and receive our publications.

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Recent reports from Woods

Only the most recent report per species is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

September 26

6Canada Goose ✓
4Mourning Dove ✓
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird ✓
2Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
2Pileated Woodpecker ✓
1Eastern Phoebe ✓
1Great Crested Flycatcher ✓
1White-eyed Vireo ✓
2Blue Jay ✓
4American Crow ✓
3Carolina Chickadee ✓
3Tufted Titmouse ✓
1Brown-headed Nuthatch ✓
1Northern House Wren ✓
1Carolina Wren ✓
1Gray Catbird ✓
1Brown Thrasher ✓
2House Finch ✓
5Northern Cardinal ✓
1Eastern Screech-Owl ✓
2Great Horned Owl ✓

September 20

3Clapper Rail ✓
6White Ibis ✓
1Little Blue Heron ✓
2Snowy Egret ✓
1Osprey ✓
1Downy Woodpecker ✓
2Eastern Bluebird ✓
1American Robin ✓