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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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Recent reports from 214 Half Mile Dr, Highlands US-NC (35.0703,-83.1977)

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

October 6

8Canada Goose ✓
2Mallard ✓
4Mourning Dove ✓
1Yellow-billed Cuckoo ✓
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird ✓
2Black Vulture ✓
8Turkey Vulture ✓
1Sharp-shinned Hawk ✓
1Broad-winged Hawk ✓
1Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
1Red-tailed Hawk ✓
1Belted Kingfisher ✓
2Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
4Downy Woodpecker ✓
1Pileated Woodpecker ✓
2Eastern Phoebe ✓
1Yellow-throated Vireo ✓
2Blue-headed Vireo ✓
1Red-eyed Vireo ✓
8Blue Jay ✓
2American Crow ✓
8Carolina Chickadee ✓
7Tufted Titmouse ✓
6White-breasted Nuthatch ✓
2Brown-headed Nuthatch ✓
5Carolina Wren ✓
1Gray Catbird ✓
1Brown Thrasher ✓
2Northern Mockingbird ✓
4Eastern Bluebird ✓
2American Robin ✓
6Pine Siskin ✓
8American Goldfinch ✓
2Dark-eyed Junco ✓
10Song Sparrow ✓
4Eastern Towhee ✓
4Tennessee Warbler ✓
1Magnolia Warbler ✓
4Northern Cardinal ✓