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Mission Statement

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.

The Club publishes two print publications (now also available online). The Chat is a quarterly ornithological journal that contains scientific articles, reports of bird records committees and bird counts, and general field notes on bird sightings. CBC Newsletter is published bimonthly and includes birding articles and information about meetings, field trips, and Club news.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

By becoming a member, you support the activities of the Club, receive reduced registration fee for meetings, can participate in bonus field trips, and receive our publications.

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Recent reports from Kinston Nature Center (Neuseway Nature Park)

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

October 28

1Mallard ✓
8Mourning Dove ✓
2Killdeer ✓
1Great Egret ✓
2Great Blue Heron ✓
1Turkey Vulture ✓
1Belted Kingfisher ✓
5Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
1Downy Woodpecker ✓
9Northern Flicker ✓
3Eastern Phoebe ✓
4Blue Jay ✓
8American Crow ✓
2Fish Crow ✓
5Carolina Chickadee ✓
9Tufted Titmouse ✓
1Ruby-crowned Kinglet ✓
2Brown-headed Nuthatch ✓
1Northern House Wren ✓
3Carolina Wren ✓
2Brown Thrasher ✓
3Northern Mockingbird ✓
2Hermit Thrush ✓
1American Robin ✓
2House Sparrow ✓
2House Finch ✓
12White-throated Sparrow ✓
6Yellow-rumped Warbler ✓
11Northern Cardinal ✓

October 24

1Bald Eagle ✓
1Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
2Red-tailed Hawk ✓
1Pileated Woodpecker ✓
1Golden-crowned Kinglet ✓
1Winter Wren ✓
1Gray Catbird ✓
8Common Grackle ✓