About the Club

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


Join us — Join, Renew, Donate

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.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

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.

Join, Renew, or Donate now!


Other Resources (NOT sponsored by Carolina Bird Club)



Recent reports from Soundside Park

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

May 13

6Rock Pigeon
2Clapper Rail
1Killdeer
1Sanderling
2Laughing Gull
3Black Skimmer
2Sandwich Tern
10Brown Pelican
1Green Heron
1Osprey
3Barn Swallow
2European Starling
1Northern Mockingbird
2House Sparrow
3Boat-tailed Grackle
2Royal Tern
2Red-winged Blackbird
1Common Yellowthroat
1Northern Cardinal

May 12

1Spotted Sandpiper
2Willet
1Ring-billed Gull
2Fish Crow

May 11

1Common Grackle
1Painted Bunting

May 9

1Seaside Sparrow