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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


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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 Common Raven has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 15

4Common RavenSassafras Mountain

May 14

1Common RavenAnne Springs Close Greenway
1Common Raven Mill Knob

May 13

2Common Raven Jumping Off Rock Overlook
1Common Raven 1 Hardy Ridge Way, Travelers Rest, SC

May 11

1Common Raven Trailblazer Park
1Common Raven Walhalla High School

May 10

1Common Raven Cope Circle
1Common Raven Oconee Station State Historic Site
1Common Raven Tall Pines WMA

May 9

1Common Raven Table Rock SP
1Common Raven Furman University--Furman Lake (Do NOT report Captive Black and Mute Swans)
2Common Raven Pointe Summit Neighborhood (Private)
1Common Raven Wilson Farm (Private)
1Common Raven Wilson Farm - Private - No Access