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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.

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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 Lake Jocassee - Howard Creek area

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

April 27

4Canada Goose
4Common Loon
1Great Blue Heron
3Turkey Vulture
1Osprey
1Bald Eagle
5Belted Kingfisher
2Pileated Woodpecker
2Eastern Phoebe
1White-eyed Vireo
1Blue-headed Vireo
8Red-eyed Vireo
3Blue Jay
2Carolina Chickadee
4Northern Rough-winged Swallow
1Carolina Wren
2Red Crossbill
1Eastern Towhee
2Worm-eating Warbler
1Black-and-white Warbler
1Swainson's Warbler
6Hooded Warbler
1Northern Parula
1Black-throated Blue Warbler
2Pine Warbler
2Yellow-throated Warbler
2Scarlet Tanager
2Northern Cardinal
1Rose-breasted Grosbeak