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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 Creek HP--Timmerman Trail

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

July 8

1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
1Wood Duck
10Rock Pigeon
7Mourning Dove
3Yellow-billed Cuckoo
4Chimney Swift
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Little Blue Heron
1Osprey
1Mississippi Kite
7Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Downy Woodpecker
2Pileated Woodpecker
3Acadian Flycatcher
1Eastern Phoebe
3Great Crested Flycatcher
2White-eyed Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
9Blue Jay
1American Crow
4Carolina Chickadee
7Tufted Titmouse
3Cliff Swallow
1White-breasted Nuthatch
27Carolina Wren
6Brown Thrasher
1Northern Mockingbird
3Wood Thrush
2House Finch
5Eastern Towhee
4Yellow-breasted Chat
1Brown-headed Cowbird
12Common Grackle
2Prothonotary Warbler
3Swainson's Warbler
1Common Yellowthroat
2Northern Parula
6Summer Tanager
33Northern Cardinal
3Indigo Bunting
3Painted Bunting

July 5

5Turkey Vulture
2Red-shouldered Hawk
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
4Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
2American Robin