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 Prairie Ridge Ecostation for Wildlife Learning

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

September 15

17Mourning Dove
16Killdeer
1Turkey Vulture
2Eastern Phoebe
1American Crow
2Carolina Wren
1Eastern Bluebird
2House Finch

September 14

2Rock Pigeon
1Downy Woodpecker
1Tufted Titmouse
1Gray Catbird
1Northern Mockingbird
1Eastern Towhee
3Northern Cardinal

September 11

15Canada Goose
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
2Carolina Chickadee
1Acadian Flycatcher
5Blue Jay
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
2Northern House Wren
25American Robin
2Song Sparrow
7Common Yellowthroat
1Indigo Bunting

September 10

3Mallard

September 9

2White-eyed Vireo