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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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Recent reports from Forestbrook/Forestbrook Reserve

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

May 10

3Mallard
5Mourning Dove
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
4Great Crested Flycatcher
2Blue Jay
2American Crow
2Fish Crow
3Carolina Chickadee
4Tufted Titmouse
3Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
7Carolina Wren
2Brown Thrasher
9Northern Mockingbird
1Eastern Bluebird
2American Robin
1House Finch
3Common Grackle
2Pine Warbler
19Northern Cardinal

May 8

3Canada Goose
2Chimney Swift
1Mississippi Kite
1Pileated Woodpecker
1White-eyed Vireo
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
1Cedar Waxwing