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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 Croatan National Forest, Pollocksville US-NC 34.90471, -77.17738

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

May 9

2Turkey Vulture
1Downy Woodpecker
1Northern Flicker
2White-eyed Vireo
1Carolina Chickadee
2Tufted Titmouse
1Carolina Wren
2Prothonotary Warbler
2Hooded Warbler
1Northern Cardinal
1Wild Turkey
4Mourning Dove
1Yellow-billed Cuckoo
1Laughing Gull
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Hairy Woodpecker
1Acadian Flycatcher
4Great Crested Flycatcher
1Red-eyed Vireo
5American Crow
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
4Gray Catbird
3Eastern Towhee
1Black-and-white Warbler
1Swainson's Warbler
2Common Yellowthroat
2American Redstart
6Yellow-throated Warbler
2Prairie Warbler
2Summer Tanager
1Blue Grosbeak
7Indigo Bunting