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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.

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Recent reports from 5918 Hampton Leas Lane, Columbia, South Carolina, US (33.972, -80.976)

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

May 14

1Mourning Dove
3Red-bellied Woodpecker
3Downy Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Great Crested Flycatcher
2Blue Jay
2Carolina Chickadee
3Tufted Titmouse
1White-breasted Nuthatch
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
3Carolina Wren
2Eastern Bluebird
1Red-winged Blackbird
1Brown-headed Cowbird
1Hooded Warbler
1American Redstart
1Northern Parula
1Summer Tanager
2Northern Cardinal

May 13

1Yellow-throated Vireo
2Red-eyed Vireo
1American Robin
1House Finch
1Yellow-rumped Warbler

May 11

1Eastern Phoebe
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
2Barred Owl

May 10

1Great Blue Heron
1Blue-headed Vireo

May 9

2Chimney Swift

May 8

1Cooper's Hawk
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Fish Crow
1Brown-headed Nuthatch
1Song Sparrow
1Louisiana Waterthrush