Carolina Bird Club

Carolina Bird Club

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About the Club

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

To promote the observation, enjoyment, and study of birds.
To provide opportunities for birders to become acquainted, and to share information and experience.
To maintain well-documented records of birds in the Carolinas.
To support the protection and conservation of birds and their habitats and foster an appreciation and respect of natural resources.
To promote educational opportunities in bird and nature study.
To support research on birds of the Carolinas and their habitats.

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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.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

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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Locations where American Coot has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

November 12

56	American Coot ✓	Tanglewood Lake
27	American Coot ✓	Lake Julian Park
2	American Coot ✓	Lake Junaluska
100	American Coot ✓	Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant
75	American Coot ✓	Pea Island NWR--North Pond
15	American Coot ✓	Lake Brandt--Marina
30	American Coot ✓	Falls Lake--Rolling View
65	American Coot ✓	Lake Junaluska--Boat Ramp
5	American Coot ✓	Waves--Sea Vista Dr. Pond
220	American Coot ✓	Lake Benson
15	American Coot ✓	Salem Lake--Marina
50	American Coot ✓	Jordan Lake SRA--Ebenezer Point
3	American Coot ✓	Concord Mills Mall Pond
150	American Coot ✓	J. Morgan Futch Game Land
35	American Coot ✓	Falls Lake--Sandling Beach

November 11

1	American Coot ✓	Enka Lake
2	American Coot ✓	Southport Water Overlook
200	American Coot ✓	Jordan Lake SRA--Vista Point
100	American Coot ✓	Lake Norman--Energy Explorium viewing area
24	American Coot ✓	Lake Hickory--Dusty Ridge Access Area
1	American Coot ✓	Orton Pond
62	American Coot ✓	Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
25	American Coot ✓	Lake Junaluska
65	American Coot ✓	Lake Norman--Energy Explorium viewing area
3	American Coot ✓	Rankin Lake and Spillway
3	American Coot ✓	Cane Creek Reservoir (Restricted Access)
4	American Coot ✓	Lake Townsend--Plainfield Marsh
50	American Coot ✓	Lake Crabtree County Park
19	American Coot ✓	Lake Wheeler
1	American Coot ✓	Aberdeen Lake Park
200	American Coot ✓	Pea Island south pond, NE Corner Platform (35.7022,-75.4887)
90	American Coot ✓	Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
20	American Coot ✓	Rockyhock Landing
105	American Coot ✓	Pea Island NWR--South Pond

November 10

12	American Coot ✓	J. Morgan Futch Game Land--NW Access Point
3	American Coot ✓	Kinnakeet Shores and Sound Access
300	American Coot ✓	Badin Lake, Badin US-NC 35.45268, -80.12043
27	American Coot ✓	Lake Medcalf
29	American Coot ✓	Martin Marietta Park (Former Quarry)
6	American Coot ✓	Carl Bazemore Bird Walk
63	American Coot ✓	Oak Hollow Festival Park
15	American Coot ✓	Moss Lake--Dam Access Area
52	American Coot ✓	3890 Waterside Dr, Elizabeth City US-NC 36.30096, -76.30201
1	American Coot ✓	Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve
1	American Coot ✓	Lake Lynn

November 9

11	American Coot ✓	440–618 Shoreline Dr W, Sunset Beach US-NC 33.88007, -78.53097
2	American Coot ✓	Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center
3	American Coot ✓	Bass Lake Park & Trail
12	American Coot ✓	Pocosin Lakes NWR--Pungo Unit
17	American Coot ✓	Kingfisher Trail
6	American Coot ✓	Salem Lake--Linville Rd.

November 8

40	American Coot ✓	Jordan Lake--NC Forest HQ (Model Plane Field)
11	American Coot ✓	Copperhead Island
3	American Coot ✓	Twin Lakes East. 441 Lakeshore Drive, Sunset Beach, North Carolina, US (33.885, -78.524)
9	American Coot ✓	Bat Fork Wetlands
30	American Coot ✓	Lake Sutton
1	American Coot ✓	Lake James--Linville River Access

November 7

1	American Coot	Leg 10 Auto selected 33.64524, -78.42354
1	American Coot ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
66	American Coot ✓	Lake Julian Park, Arden US-NC 35.47920, -82.53809
1	American Coot ✓	Lake Townsend--Doggett Rd. Bridge (West)
22	American Coot ✓	Lake Townsend--Marina
7	American Coot ✓	Ecusta Pond (private)
1	American Coot ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)

November 6

1	American Coot ✓	Rob Wallace Park
6	American Coot ✓	Old Whitney Boat Ramp
6	American Coot ✓	Badin View Drive
1	American Coot ✓	William B. Umstead SP--Big Lake
X	American Coot ✓	714 Arrington Bridge Rd, Goldsboro US-NC 35.33592, -77.99701
3	American Coot ✓	Greenfield Park & Gardens
12	American Coot ✓	Lake Rim Park
1	American Coot ✓	Ray's Mill Park