About the Club

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 Pisgah NF--NC Arboretum

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

August 2

2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Carolina Chickadee
1Tufted Titmouse
2Carolina Wren
7American Goldfinch
7Chipping Sparrow
4Eastern Towhee
2Kentucky Warbler
1Hooded Warbler
4Northern Cardinal
1Pileated Woodpecker
1White-breasted Nuthatch
2Song Sparrow

August 1

2Red-eyed Vireo
1American Crow

July 30

1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Belted Kingfisher
2Eastern Bluebird
3Indigo Bunting
2Mourning Dove
1Great Blue Heron
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Downy Woodpecker
1Northern Flicker
1Eastern Phoebe
2Blue Jay
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Brown Thrasher
1American Robin
2Cedar Waxwing
2Worm-eating Warbler
1Louisiana Waterthrush