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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.

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 Saxapahaw Lake

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

July 12

1Canada Goose
8Wood Duck
1Hooded Merganser
2Killdeer
1Little Blue Heron
1Green Heron
6Great Egret
6Great Blue Heron
3Turkey Vulture
1Osprey
1Belted Kingfisher
1Great Crested Flycatcher
3Red-eyed Vireo
1Carolina Chickadee
3Purple Martin
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Carolina Wren
3Common Yellowthroat
1Yellow-throated Warbler
2Summer Tanager
2Blue Grosbeak
5Indigo Bunting

July 6

1Pileated Woodpecker
1Barn Swallow