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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 Nantahala NF--Standing Indian Campground

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

June 30

2American Goldfinch
1Song Sparrow
1Scarlet Tanager

June 27

5Chimney Swift
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Belted Kingfisher
1Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
2Hairy Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Eastern Wood-Pewee
2Acadian Flycatcher
2Eastern Phoebe
1White-eyed Vireo
1Blue-headed Vireo
5Red-eyed Vireo
2Blue Jay
3American Crow
1Common Raven
1Carolina Chickadee
2Tufted Titmouse
1White-breasted Nuthatch
1Carolina Wren
1Gray Catbird
5Veery
3Wood Thrush
10American Robin
5Cedar Waxwing
2Chipping Sparrow
5Dark-eyed Junco
1Eastern Towhee
1Red-winged Blackbird
2Ovenbird
1Louisiana Waterthrush
5Black-and-white Warbler
1Swainson's Warbler
5Hooded Warbler
3Northern Parula
10Black-throated Blue Warbler
1Black-throated Green Warbler
4Canada Warbler
2Indigo Bunting
3Fish Crow
1Northern Mockingbird
2Northern Cardinal