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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 Yates Mill County Park

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

September 15

1Yellow-billed Cuckoo
12Ruby-throated Hummingbird
2Great Blue Heron
2Downy Woodpecker
1Hairy Woodpecker
2White-eyed Vireo
2American Crow
2Tufted Titmouse
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
1Northern House Wren
2Carolina Wren
3Gray Catbird
1Brown Thrasher
1Northern Mockingbird
3American Goldfinch
3Common Yellowthroat
1American Redstart
2Northern Cardinal

September 14

2Mallard
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Carolina Chickadee
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

September 13

7Chimney Swift
2Barred Owl
1Red-bellied Woodpecker

September 12

86Canada Goose
2Black Vulture
3Turkey Vulture
1Bald Eagle
1Red-tailed Hawk
1Red-headed Woodpecker
1Fish Crow
2Common Raven
1House Finch
2Indigo Bunting
3Mourning Dove
1Cooper's Hawk
1Great Crested Flycatcher
2Red-eyed Vireo
1Black-and-white Warbler
2Northern Parula
2White-breasted Nuthatch
2Eastern Bluebird

September 11

1American Robin

September 10

1Pied-billed Grebe
1Belted Kingfisher
1Pine Warbler