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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 Cape Hatteras NS--Lighthouse Rd. Pond

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

March 1

1Purple Martin

February 28

2Canada Goose
4Blue-winged Teal
4Gadwall
2Mallard
3Green-winged Teal
5Redhead
1Bufflehead
1Common Goldeneye
6Ring-billed Gull
3American Herring Gull
1Pied-billed Grebe
500Double-crested Cormorant
3White Ibis
2Brown Pelican
5American Crow
2Fish Crow
2Tree Swallow
17Yellow-rumped Warbler
1Lesser Scaup
3Song Sparrow

February 26

1Eastern Phoebe

February 25

1American Black Duck
1American Coot
1Great Black-backed Gull
15Northern Gannet

February 24

2Great Egret
1American Robin
1Turkey Vulture
1Belted Kingfisher
1Carolina Wren