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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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Locations where American Black Duck has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

June 23

4American Black Duck Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
8American Black Duck Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
1American Black Duck Pea Island NWR--South Pond

June 22

1American Black DuckFrady Lake
1American Black Duck NC-12, Rodanthe US-NC 35.70237, -75.48863
12American Black Duck Pea Island NWR
24American Black Duck Pea Island South Pond, Southern End (35.6939,-75.4857)
2American Black Duck The Cut, PINWR, -NC 35.73200, -75.50034
10American Black Duck Cape Hatteras

June 21

1American Black Duck Pea Island NWR--North Pond
1American Black Duck Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
16American Black Duck Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Rodanthe US-NC (35.7023,-75.4889) South Pond Pea Island
3American Black Duck First Flight

June 20

1American Black Duck North Carolina Highway 12, Rodanthe, North Carolina, US (35.692, -75.485)Roadside
2American Black Duck Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
12American Black Duck South Pond Viewing Platform
70American Black Duck NC-12, Rodanthe US-NC 35.69824, -75.48696

June 19

25American Black Duck Pea Island NWR - South Pond
6American Black Duck Pungo lake observation deck
6American Black Duck Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1American Black Duck North Pond Wildlife Trail, Rodanthe US-NC 35.71480, -75.49464
20American Black Duck NC-12, Rodanthe US-NC 35.69267, -75.48538

June 18

1American Black Duck Rodanthe Public Beach
20American Black Duck Pea Island south pond, NE Corner Platform (35.7022,-75.4887)
8American Black Duck South Pond-New Field Platform