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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 Black-necked Stilt has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 18

3Black-necked Stilt North Pond Wildlife Trail, Rodanthe US-NC 35.71624, -75.49357
1Black-necked Stilt Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
2Black-necked Stilt Carolina Beach State Park
2Black-necked Stilt Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
2Black-necked Stilt 18th Lagoon
5Black-necked Stilt Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point

May 17

1Black-necked Stilt Cedar Island NWR--Causeway
3Black-necked Stilt Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point Campground

May 16

4Black-necked Stilt Buckhorn Reservoir--Wade Thompson Rd Access
3Black-necked Stilt Buckhorn Reservoir--Moccasin Creek Cove in Johnston County
1Black-necked Stilt Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.

May 15

2Black-necked Stilt Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1Black-necked Stilt Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
2Black-necked Stilt Pea Island NWR--North Pond
2Black-necked Stilt Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond

May 14

3Black-necked Stilt Pea Island NWR--North Pond Photo Blind

May 13

2Black-necked Stilt Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond Platform