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 Lake Louise

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

May 15

8Canada Goose
2Muscovy Duck
7Mallard
2Barn Swallow
2Eastern Bluebird
1American Robin
1American Goldfinch
1Song Sparrow
1Northern Yellow Warbler
3Tree Swallow
1Red-winged Blackbird

May 13

2Mourning Dove
4Chimney Swift
2Eastern Phoebe
1Eastern Kingbird
2Red-eyed Vireo
2Blue Jay
4American Crow
3Carolina Chickadee
5Tufted Titmouse
2Northern Rough-winged Swallow
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
4Carolina Wren
2Northern Mockingbird
5Cedar Waxwing
2House Finch
6Eastern Towhee
1Cape May Warbler
6Northern Cardinal