Carolina Bird Club

Carolina Bird Club

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About the Club

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

To promote the observation, enjoyment, and study of birds.
To provide opportunities for birders to become acquainted, and to share information and experience.
To maintain well-documented records of birds in the Carolinas.
To support the protection and conservation of birds and their habitats and foster an appreciation and respect of natural resources.
To promote educational opportunities in bird and nature study.
To support research on birds of the Carolinas and their habitats.

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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.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

By becoming a member, you support the activities of the Club, receive reduced registration fee for meetings, can participate in bonus field trips, and receive our publications.

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Locations where Lesser Black-backed Gull has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

October 30

9	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Southern Shores Beach
25	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	MAH's HOUSE US-NC 36.18782, -75.75329
200	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Old Cape Point beach road/walkway
20	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Waves--Sea Vista Dr. Pond
5	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Bogue Inlet
3	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Oregon Inlet Beach (North)
15	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Waves Beach Front
4	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Waves soundfront
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Harvey Soundside Park

October 29

2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	37 West 1st Street, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, US (33.886, -78.44)Ocean Isle Inn Room 113 Balcony.
9	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Duck Research Pier Property (Restricted Access)
3	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	6905 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, US (35.918, -75.6)
2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Duck Park Boardwalk
2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Johnnie Mercer's Pier
2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Fort Macon SP--Beach
450	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
5	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Auto selected 34.67013, -77.10134

October 28

5	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	South beach marsh and dunes
4	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Ocean Isle Beach
10	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
350	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Hatteras Point

October 27

3	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	East Shackleford Banks
25	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Salvo Day Use Area

October 26

30	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Ocracoke Island--South Point
4	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Bogue Inlet Pier
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Shallotte Inlet

October 25

1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Twyne Lane
14	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Kitty Hawk Beach
50	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Ocracoke Island--South Beach
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
3	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Kitty Hawk Pier

October 24

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Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓

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