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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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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 Nantahala NF--Standing Indian

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

May 18

XChimney Swift
XBroad-winged Hawk
XHairy Woodpecker
XBlue-headed Vireo
XRed-eyed Vireo
XCarolina Chickadee
XTufted Titmouse
XGolden-crowned Kinglet
XBrown Creeper
XVeery
XWood Thrush
2American Robin
XAmerican Goldfinch
XDark-eyed Junco
XEastern Towhee
XLouisiana Waterthrush
XHooded Warbler
XBlack-throated Blue Warbler
XRose-breasted Grosbeak
XGray Catbird
XHermit Thrush
XCedar Waxwing
XCommon Grackle
XOvenbird
2Black-and-white Warbler
XNorthern Parula
XChestnut-sided Warbler
XScarlet Tanager

May 14

2Canada Warbler

May 13

1Swainson's Thrush