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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 Least Sandpiper has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

June 1

1Least Sandpiper Wrightsville Beach--Masonboro Inlet
1Least SandpiperLake Wilson
1Least Sandpiper Falls Lake--Old Weaver Trail (Wake Co.)
1Least Sandpiper 603 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, North Carolina, US (34.681, -76.92)
3Least Sandpiper Cape Hatteras

May 31

3Least Sandpiper Cape Hatteras NS--Oregon Inlet Beach (North)
2Least Sandpiper Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail

May 30

1Least Sandpiper Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
11Least Sandpiper Blue Ridge Pkwy--Craggy Garden Visitor's Center South Trail
1Least Sandpiper Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade

May 29

1Least Sandpiper Falls Lake--Will Suitt Mudflats
4Least Sandpiper Pea Island NWR--South Pond
6Least Sandpiper Cape Hatteras NS--West Beach (Ramps 44-45)
8Least Sandpiper Cape Hatteras NS--Lighthouse Rd. Pond
1Least Sandpiper Sunset Beach--East End
10Least Sandpiper Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
6Least Sandpiper Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)

May 28

1Least Sandpiper Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
7Least Sandpiper Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
2Least Sandpiper Oregon Inlet South Rock Jetty
1Least Sandpiper First Flight Boardwalk
24Least Sandpiper Butner Game Land--Brickhouse Rd. (Granville Co.)

May 27

6Least Sandpiper Hooper Lane
2Least Sandpiper Duck Park Boardwalk
3Least Sandpiper Buckhorn Reservoir--Bunn Rd Access

May 26

3Least Sandpiper Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
2Least Sandpiper 27927, Corolla US-NC 36.40586, -75.83131
1Least Sandpiper Meadow View Area (Birding From Roads Only)
1Least Sandpiper Jordan Game Land--Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats