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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 Pisgah NF--NC Arboretum

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

July 8

1Mourning Dove
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Acadian Flycatcher
4Red-eyed Vireo
3Blue Jay
5Carolina Chickadee
4Tufted Titmouse
3White-breasted Nuthatch
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
4Carolina Wren
2Wood Thrush
2American Robin
3American Goldfinch
2Chipping Sparrow
3Eastern Towhee
2Kentucky Warbler
2Hooded Warbler
2Northern Parula
1Black-throated Green Warbler
1Scarlet Tanager
2Northern Cardinal
1Indigo Bunting

July 7

1American Crow
1Eastern Bluebird
1Northern Mockingbird
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Turkey Vulture
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Eastern Phoebe
1Cedar Waxwing
2House Finch
2Song Sparrow
1Gray Catbird
1Brown Thrasher

July 6

1Rock Pigeon

July 5

1Northern House Wren
XEuropean Starling
2Red-winged Blackbird
1Brown-headed Cowbird
1Blue Grosbeak