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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 Alligator River NWR--Sandy Ridge trail

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

May 13

1Wood Duck
1Mourning Dove
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Turkey Vulture
2Red-bellied Woodpecker
2Pileated Woodpecker
2Great Crested Flycatcher
2Blue Jay
2Carolina Chickadee
1Tufted Titmouse
1Brown-headed Nuthatch
5Carolina Wren
4Common Grackle
8Prothonotary Warbler
3Common Yellowthroat
1Prairie Warbler
2Northern Cardinal

May 11

1Green Heron
1Red-tailed Hawk
1Northern Flicker
1Eastern Kingbird
XRed-winged Blackbird
XBoat-tailed Grackle
2Barred Owl
1Pine Warbler

May 8

1Red-headed Woodpecker