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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.

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Locations where Black-bellied Plover has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

July 3

1Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
1Black-bellied Plover Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)
4Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station

July 2

1Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
2Black-bellied Plover Pea Island South Pond, Southern End (35.6939,-75.4857)

July 1

1Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--Pea Island Beach South Access
2Black-bellied Plover Sunset Beach--East End

June 30

5Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
1Black-bellied Plover Hatteras Inlet
1Black-bellied Plover Ocean Isle- West End
1Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--West Beach (Ramps 44-45)

June 29

4Black-bellied Plover Hatteras Point
2Black-bellied Plover Ocracoke Island--South Point
2Black-bellied Plover Cape Lookout NS-Shackleford Banks
2Black-bellied Plover Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
1Black-bellied Plover Fort Macon SP--Beach

June 28

6Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 26-32
2Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--South Pond Platform Beach Access

June 27

1Black-bellied Plover Oregon Inlet Campground