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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 May Forest State Park

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

September 12

1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Blue Jay
3Carolina Wren
3Northern Cardinal
16Chimney Swift
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
3Laughing Gull
1Royal Tern
2Double-crested Cormorant
2Osprey
1Red-shouldered Hawk
3Red-tailed Hawk
1Belted Kingfisher
3Downy Woodpecker
2Red-eyed Vireo
3American Crow
8Carolina Chickadee
4Tufted Titmouse
3Eastern Bluebird
2House Finch
1Baltimore Oriole
1Pine Warbler
2Summer Tanager

September 11

1Mourning Dove
2Turkey Vulture
1White-eyed Vireo
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Great Crested Flycatcher
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Common Yellowthroat
2American Redstart

September 10

25Red-winged Blackbird
1Gray Catbird
125Common Grackle
1Spotted Sandpiper
1Great Egret
5Brown Pelican
2Palm Warbler

September 9

3Bald Eagle
1Northern Flicker
2Black Vulture
1Eastern Kingbird
1Northern Mockingbird
1Chestnut-sided Warbler

September 8

1Willet
1Snowy Egret
1Fish Crow
1Boat-tailed Grackle
1Cape May Warbler
1Yellow Warbler