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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 Lake Brandt--Palmetto Trail

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

March 29

6Canada Goose
4Mallard
1Killdeer
12Double-crested Cormorant
3Great Egret
3Great Blue Heron
2Bald Eagle
1Red-shouldered Hawk
6Red-bellied Woodpecker
5Downy Woodpecker
4Blue Jay
4American Crow
8Fish Crow
22Carolina Chickadee
17Tufted Titmouse
3Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1Golden-crowned Kinglet
4Brown-headed Nuthatch
5Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
10Carolina Wren
1Hermit Thrush
15American Goldfinch
18White-throated Sparrow
4Swamp Sparrow
2Eastern Towhee
2Brown-headed Cowbird
1Pine Warbler
7Yellow-rumped Warbler
17Northern Cardinal