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The Carolina Bird Club is a non-profit organization that represents and supports the birding community in the Carolinas through its website, publications, meetings, workshops, trips, and partnerships, whose mission is


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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 Beech Mountain--Emerald Outback Trail System

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

June 25

2Mourning Dove
1Downy Woodpecker
2Northern Flicker
2Blue-headed Vireo
7Red-eyed Vireo
1American Crow
1Common Raven
2Carolina Chickadee
2Tufted Titmouse
5White-breasted Nuthatch
3Brown Creeper
4Northern House Wren
3Gray Catbird
16Veery
1Hermit Thrush
1Wood Thrush
4American Robin
1Cedar Waxwing
2Red Crossbill
1American Goldfinch
3Chipping Sparrow
16Dark-eyed Junco
4Eastern Towhee
2Northern Yellow Warbler
15Chestnut-sided Warbler
4Black-throated Green Warbler
8Canada Warbler
4Indigo Bunting

June 24

1Broad-winged Hawk
2Hairy Woodpecker