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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.

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Recent reports from Charleston Southern University Nature Trail

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

September 13

1Little Blue Heron
2Turkey Vulture
1Red-shouldered Hawk
3Red-bellied Woodpecker
3Downy Woodpecker
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
5White-eyed Vireo
3Red-eyed Vireo
12Carolina Chickadee
2Tufted Titmouse
1Carolina Wren
2Northern Mockingbird
4Eastern Bluebird
2Black-and-white Warbler
7Common Yellowthroat
2American Redstart
5Northern Cardinal

September 12

3Black Vulture
2American Crow
2Swainson's Thrush
1Fish Crow
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Gray Catbird
2Brown Thrasher
3Summer Tanager

September 9

2Wood Duck
1Barred Owl
1Hairy Woodpecker
1Great Crested Flycatcher
2Eastern Kingbird
1Worm-eating Warbler
1Northern Waterthrush
1Black-throated Blue Warbler
2Pine Warbler
1Prairie Warbler
1Painted Bunting