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 Riverlink Karen Cragnolin Park

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

May 13

2Canada Goose
2Mallard
3Mourning Dove
2Common Nighthawk
3Chimney Swift
1Spotted Sandpiper
8Turkey Vulture
4Blue Jay
6American Crow
1Tufted Titmouse
5Tree Swallow
2Purple Martin
3Barn Swallow
3Carolina Wren
3European Starling
2Northern Mockingbird
5Eastern Bluebird
2American Robin
20Cedar Waxwing
3House Finch
6American Goldfinch
3Song Sparrow
3Eastern Towhee
2Orchard Oriole
2Red-winged Blackbird
1Brown-headed Cowbird
6Common Grackle
3Northern Cardinal
1Indigo Bunting