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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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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.

August 7

2American Black Duck Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
2American Black Duck Pea Island NWR--North Pond
2American Black Duck Pea Island NWR
1American Black Duck Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail

August 6

1American Black Duck Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center
6American Black Duck Pea Island South Pond, Southern End (35.6939,-75.4857)

August 4

2American Black Duck 1301 Sandcastle Dr, Corolla US-NC 36.39387, -75.82903
5American Black Duck North River Farms (permission required)

August 3

2American Black Duck Lake James--Burnette's Landing
4American Black Duck Pea Island south pond, NE Corner Platform (35.7022,-75.4887)

August 2

2American Black Duck Fun Junktion Park
1American Black Duck Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point