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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 1–49 Turks Head Ct, Bald Head Island US-NC 33.87942, -77.99826

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

October 16

4Black-bellied Plover ✓
1Marbled Godwit ✓
1Willet ✓
14Stilt Sandpiper ✓
2Sanderling ✓
6Double-crested Cormorant ✓
2Brown Pelican ✓
1Belted Kingfisher ✓

October 15

5American Oystercatcher ✓
31Semipalmated Plover ✓
18Short-billed Dowitcher ✓
16Long-billed Dowitcher ✓
6Ruddy Turnstone ✓
12Red Knot ✓
27Dunlin ✓
14Western Sandpiper ✓
1Great Egret ✓
1Great Blue Heron ✓
1Seaside Sparrow ✓
1Northern Cardinal ✓