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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 Home Porch 602 South Carolina Ave. Wilmington, NC 28401

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

May 13

5Mourning Dove
2Chimney Swift
1Downy Woodpecker
3American Crow
1Fish Crow
2Carolina Chickadee
2Tufted Titmouse
1Purple Martin
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
2House Wren
3Carolina Wren
1Gray Catbird
2Brown Thrasher
2Northern Mockingbird
2American Robin
3House Sparrow
5House Finch
1American Goldfinch
1White-throated Sparrow
1Eastern Meadowlark
8Red-winged Blackbird
2Brown-headed Cowbird
4Common Grackle
5Northern Cardinal

May 12

1Mallard
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
2Red-bellied Woodpecker
2Great Crested Flycatcher
1White-eyed Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
1Blue Jay
1Tree Swallow
1Red Crossbill
2Song Sparrow
1Blue Grosbeak

May 11

1Osprey
1Pileated Woodpecker

May 10

1Killdeer

May 9

1Northern Flicker

May 8

2Laughing Gull
1Eastern Bluebird
1Chipping Sparrow

May 7

1Canada Goose