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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.

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Recent reports from Edisto Nature Trail

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

May 8

1Downy Woodpecker
1Acadian Flycatcher
2Great Crested Flycatcher
2White-eyed Vireo
1Yellow-throated Vireo
2Red-eyed Vireo
1American Crow
2Carolina Chickadee
1Tufted Titmouse
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Carolina Wren
1Ovenbird
3Prothonotary Warbler
4Swainson's Warbler
3Hooded Warbler
4Northern Parula
2Pine Warbler
1Yellow-throated Warbler

May 7

2Chimney Swift
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Yellow-crowned Night Heron
2Great Egret
2Swallow-tailed Kite
1Red-shouldered Hawk
4Red-bellied Woodpecker
2Pileated Woodpecker
3Blue Jay
1Worm-eating Warbler
1Common Yellowthroat
1Summer Tanager
4Northern Cardinal

May 5

1Black Vulture
3Turkey Vulture
1Blue-headed Vireo
1Purple Martin
1Common Grackle
1Kentucky Warbler