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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 Nantahala NF--Stratton Gap

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

May 9

1Broad-winged Hawk
1Red-shouldered Hawk
2Blue-headed Vireo
2Red-eyed Vireo
2Ovenbird
2Chestnut-sided Warbler
1Canada Warbler
1Indigo Bunting
3Chimney Swift
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
1Hairy Woodpecker
1Veery
2Eastern Towhee
2Black-and-white Warbler
3Hooded Warbler
2Northern Parula
1Blackburnian Warbler
3Black-throated Blue Warbler
1Black-throated Green Warbler
2Least Flycatcher
1Yellow-throated Vireo
1Gray Catbird
2American Goldfinch
2Dark-eyed Junco
1White-throated Sparrow
3Song Sparrow
1Swainson's Warbler
2Cerulean Warbler
1Scarlet Tanager
1Northern Cardinal