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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.

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Locations where Indigo Bunting has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

October 24

1Indigo Bunting ✓Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary--Nature Trail
1Indigo BuntingAsheville - UNCA North Side

October 23

1Indigo Bunting ✓Sandy Creek Park
3Indigo Bunting ✓Burnt Mill Creek

October 22

1Indigo Bunting ✓Mead Melian
3Indigo Bunting ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Salvo Day Use Area
1Indigo Bunting ✓Run Hill State Natural Area

October 21

1Indigo Bunting ✓Brevard College--East End Walk
1Indigo Bunting ✓Mid Pines Rd.

October 20

1Indigo Bunting ✓Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary at Briar Creek
1Indigo Bunting ✓Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
1Indigo Bunting ✓River Park North
1Indigo Bunting ✓Bluestem Conservation Cemetery
1Indigo Bunting ✓Burnt Mill Creek
2Indigo Bunting ✓Home

October 19

1Indigo Bunting ✓Campbell Folk School--Rivercane Walk
1Indigo Bunting ✓King's Bridge Conservation Area
1Indigo Bunting ✓Brumley Nature Preserve--North
1Indigo Bunting ✓Jackson Park

October 18

1Indigo Bunting ✓Eno River SP--Few's Ford