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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.

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Recent reports from Briar Chapel--Pokeberry Creek

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

February 16

1Turkey Vulture
4Carolina Chickadee
1Eastern Towhee
1Pine Warbler
3Northern Cardinal
2Mallard
1Black Vulture
2Blue Jay
1American Crow
5Tufted Titmouse
1White-breasted Nuthatch
3American Robin
3White-throated Sparrow

February 15

2Canada Goose
2Mourning Dove
1Killdeer
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Red-tailed Hawk
1Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
4Red-bellied Woodpecker
3Downy Woodpecker
2Northern Flicker
1Ruby-crowned Kinglet
2Golden-crowned Kinglet
6Carolina Wren
1Eastern Bluebird
4House Finch
2American Goldfinch
42Red-winged Blackbird
2Common Grackle
3Yellow-rumped Warbler

February 10

2Bufflehead
1Great Blue Heron
1Brown-headed Nuthatch
3Northern Mockingbird
2Hermit Thrush
4Song Sparrow