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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 Fort Johnson

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

September 20

4Mourning Dove
30Chimney Swift
6Laughing Gull
1Royal Tern
1Wood Stork
2White Ibis
1Great Egret
2Brown Pelican
1Osprey
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
2Downy Woodpecker
1Red-eyed Vireo
10Carolina Chickadee
3Tufted Titmouse
3Carolina Wren
2Northern Mockingbird
1House Finch
2Boat-tailed Grackle
8Northern Cardinal
4Painted Bunting
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Tricolored Heron
2American Crow

September 19

2Blue Jay
1Common Yellowthroat
1American Redstart
1Summer Tanager