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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.

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Recent reports from Fire Tower Road

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

July 13

1Mourning Dove
3Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Northern Flicker
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
1Least Flycatcher
1Eastern Phoebe
1White-eyed Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
2Blue Jay
1American Crow
3Carolina Chickadee
3Tufted Titmouse
1Northern House Wren
1European Starling
3Gray Catbird
1Brown Thrasher
1Veery
1Hermit Thrush
2American Robin
2American Goldfinch
6Dark-eyed Junco
2Song Sparrow
2Eastern Towhee
1Northern Cardinal

July 12

2Barred Owl
2Blue-headed Vireo
1Rose-breasted Grosbeak
2Indigo Bunting
2Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Golden-crowned Kinglet
2White-breasted Nuthatch
2Red-breasted Nuthatch
1Brown Creeper
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Eastern Bluebird
1House Sparrow
1Brown-headed Cowbird
2Chestnut-sided Warbler
1Scarlet Tanager

July 11

1Turkey Vulture
1Yellow-throated Vireo
1Northern Mockingbird
1Red-tailed Hawk