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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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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 The bird playground in Charlotte, NC

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

May 12

XMourning Dove
XChimney Swift
XRuby-throated Hummingbird
XRed-shouldered Hawk
XRed-bellied Woodpecker
XDowny Woodpecker
XPileated Woodpecker
XBlue Jay
XAmerican Crow
XCarolina Chickadee
XTufted Titmouse
XBrown-headed Nuthatch
XCarolina Wren
XEastern Bluebird
XAmerican Robin
XHouse Finch
XAmerican Goldfinch
XChipping Sparrow
XEastern Towhee
XAmerican Redstart
XMagnolia Warbler
XNorthern Cardinal

May 11

1Eastern Phoebe
2Red-eyed Vireo
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Brown Thrasher
1Ovenbird
1Northern Parula
1Blackpoll Warbler

May 10

1Swainson's Thrush
1Cedar Waxwing
1Brown-headed Cowbird
1Cape May Warbler
1Yellow-rumped Warbler

May 9

2White-breasted Nuthatch