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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 Moses H. Cone Memorial Park--Rich Mountain Rd.

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

May 12

1Broad-winged Hawk
1Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
3Red-eyed Vireo
1Blue Jay
1American Crow
1Gray Catbird
2Veery
1Wood Thrush
4American Robin
1American Goldfinch
1Field Sparrow
4Dark-eyed Junco
1Song Sparrow
6Eastern Towhee
1Brown-headed Cowbird
1Black-and-white Warbler
1Hooded Warbler
5Chestnut-sided Warbler
2Rose-breasted Grosbeak
1Indigo Bunting

May 11

2Canada Goose
3Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Downy Woodpecker
3Hairy Woodpecker
2Northern Flicker
10Blue-headed Vireo
5Carolina Chickadee
11Tree Swallow
1White-breasted Nuthatch
1Red-breasted Nuthatch
1Cedar Waxwing
11Ovenbird
1Tennessee Warbler
3Common Yellowthroat
4American Redstart
5Northern Parula
6Black-throated Blue Warbler
4Canada Warbler
5Scarlet Tanager
1Northern Cardinal

May 9

1Mourning Dove
2Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Tufted Titmouse
2Louisiana Waterthrush