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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.

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Recent reports from Upper Laurel Pond

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

May 15

3Golden-winged Warbler

May 13

4Mourning Dove
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Downy Woodpecker
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
1Eastern Phoebe
3Blue-headed Vireo
4Red-eyed Vireo
2Blue Jay
3American Crow
8Carolina Chickadee
4Tufted Titmouse
2Tree Swallow
6Northern Rough-winged Swallow
1Carolina Wren
3Gray Catbird
1Northern Mockingbird
2Wood Thrush
4American Robin
14American Goldfinch
7Field Sparrow
4Song Sparrow
10Eastern Towhee
2Yellow-breasted Chat
1Orchard Oriole
2Ovenbird
2Black-and-white Warbler
10Common Yellowthroat
3Hooded Warbler
2American Redstart
2Northern Parula
4Chestnut-sided Warbler
2Blackpoll Warbler
1Scarlet Tanager
8Northern Cardinal
2Rose-breasted Grosbeak
12Indigo Bunting

May 10

1Northern Yellow Warbler