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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 Semipalmated Plover has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

July 4

1Semipalmated PloverJordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)
4Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail

July 3

3Semipalmated Plover Pea Island-The Cut- Rodanthe US-NC 35.73216, -75.50037
12Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station

July 2

4Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
6Semipalmated Plover Sunset Beach--East End

June 30

2Semipalmated Plover Hatteras Inlet
4Semipalmated Plover Cape Hatteras NS--West Beach (Ramps 44-45)
1Semipalmated Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point

June 29

8Semipalmated Plover Hatteras Point
2Semipalmated Plover Ocracoke Island--South Point
5Semipalmated Plover Cape Lookout NS-Shackleford Banks