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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 Norman--Energy Explorium viewing area

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

July 1

2Mallard
3Rock Pigeon
1Osprey
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Hairy Woodpecker
1Eastern Phoebe
2Blue Jay
2Carolina Chickadee
1Tufted Titmouse
3Barn Swallow
3Carolina Wren
7Northern Mockingbird
2American Robin
3House Finch
1American Goldfinch
2Chipping Sparrow
1Eastern Towhee
1Common Yellowthroat
1Pine Warbler
4Northern Cardinal

June 29

2Mourning Dove
1Great Blue Heron
2Great Crested Flycatcher
2American Crow
4Cliff Swallow
1Brown-headed Nuthatch
3European Starling
1Brown Thrasher
2Eastern Bluebird