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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.

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Recent reports from Congaree NP (Congaree Swamp)

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

August 13

5White Ibis
1Great Egret
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Carolina Wren
1Prothonotary Warbler
1Hooded Warbler
1Northern Cardinal

August 12

4Yellow-billed Cuckoo
5Chimney Swift
1Spotted Sandpiper
1Wood Stork
2Anhinga
2Snowy Egret
2Black Vulture
2Turkey Vulture
3Swallow-tailed Kite
1Red-tailed Hawk
2Barred Owl
5Red-bellied Woodpecker
3Downy Woodpecker
1Hairy Woodpecker
4Acadian Flycatcher
1Eastern Kingbird
10White-eyed Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
1Blue Jay
3American Crow
1Fish Crow
11Carolina Chickadee
4Tufted Titmouse
15Northern Rough-winged Swallow
10Barn Swallow
4White-breasted Nuthatch
9Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
2American Goldfinch
1Louisiana Waterthrush
1Northern Parula
3Summer Tanager
1Blue Grosbeak
8Indigo Bunting

August 11

1Mississippi Kite
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
1American Robin
1Yellow-throated Warbler

August 9

1Mourning Dove
2Brown-headed Nuthatch