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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 Common Tern has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

September 22

2Common Tern Huntington Beach SP

September 21

3Common Tern Steam Gun Shorebird and Seabird Roost
9Common TernLake Murray
2Common Tern Pitt Street Causeway

September 20

21Common Tern Harbor Island Beach (restricted access)
2Common Tern Kiawah Island--Captain Sams Spit

September 19

17Common Tern South Harbor Drive, Fripp Island, South Carolina, US (32.405, -80.424)
4Common Tern Dewees Island

September 18

1Common Tern Cape Romain NWR--Garris Landing, Awendaw (Moore's Landing Historical)

September 17

1Common Tern Hilton Head Island--Harbour Town Lighthouse/Pier

September 16

4Common Tern Huntington Beach SP--North Beach/Jetty/Dunes Trail