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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 Briar Chapel--Pokeberry Creek

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

September 10

22Canada Goose
6Mourning Dove
6Ruby-throated Hummingbird
2Great Blue Heron
17Black Vulture
2Turkey Vulture
2Red-shouldered Hawk
1Barred Owl
4Red-bellied Woodpecker
3Downy Woodpecker
5White-eyed Vireo
1Yellow-throated Vireo
2Red-eyed Vireo
2Blue Jay
3American Crow
8Carolina Chickadee
5Tufted Titmouse
2White-breasted Nuthatch
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
8Carolina Wren
1European Starling
3Gray Catbird
2Brown Thrasher
9Northern Mockingbird
5Eastern Bluebird
10American Goldfinch
3Chipping Sparrow
1Eastern Towhee
1Common Yellowthroat
2Pine Warbler
9Northern Cardinal

September 8

20Wild Turkey

September 7

1Broad-winged Hawk
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
3Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Veery
6House Finch
1Prairie Warbler
4Blue Grosbeak
1Indigo Bunting

September 5

1Yellow-breasted Chat
1American Redstart