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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 Crabtree Creek Wetland--West of Raleigh Blvd.

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

September 14

4Mallard
1Mourning Dove
6Chimney Swift
3Ruby-throated Hummingbird
12Killdeer
1Double-crested Cormorant
1Great Egret
4Great Blue Heron
2Bald Eagle
2Red-shouldered Hawk
2Belted Kingfisher
4Red-bellied Woodpecker
6Downy Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Northern Flicker
1Eastern Phoebe
3White-eyed Vireo
5Red-eyed Vireo
1Blue Jay
4American Crow
4Carolina Chickadee
3Tufted Titmouse
1Tree Swallow
2White-breasted Nuthatch
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Northern House Wren
2Carolina Wren
6Gray Catbird
2Brown Thrasher
4Eastern Bluebird
6American Robin
5American Goldfinch
1Chipping Sparrow
1Eastern Towhee
1Northern Waterthrush
2Black-and-white Warbler
2Common Yellowthroat
7American Redstart
1Yellow-throated Warbler
6Northern Cardinal

September 13

1Osprey

September 12

1House Finch
1Song Sparrow
1Blue Grosbeak

September 8

1Turkey Vulture
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
1Northern Mockingbird