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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 Skewarkee Rail Trail

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

May 11

2Chimney Swift
3Turkey Vulture
1Downy Woodpecker
2Blue Jay
2American Crow
1White-breasted Nuthatch
2Carolina Wren
8European Starling
2Northern Mockingbird
6American Robin
3Cedar Waxwing
2House Sparrow
3Chipping Sparrow
1Orchard Oriole
3Northern Cardinal
4Mourning Dove
2Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Acadian Flycatcher
1Eastern Phoebe
2Great Crested Flycatcher
2Yellow-throated Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
1Fish Crow
1Carolina Chickadee
2Tufted Titmouse
1Gray Catbird
1Brown Thrasher
2Eastern Bluebird
1Wood Thrush
2House Finch
1American Goldfinch
3Red-winged Blackbird
6Common Grackle