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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 White-rumped Sandpiper has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 15

6White-rumped Sandpiper Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1White-rumped Sandpiper Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
1White-rumped Sandpiper Pea Island NWR--North Pond
2White-rumped Sandpiper 7687–7697 Secondary Road 12, Ocracoke US-NC 35.18073, -75.78404
2White-rumped Sandpiper Cape Hatteras

May 14

1White-rumped SandpiperLake Crabtree Nature Trail--Southport Entrance
12White-rumped Sandpiper Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail

May 13

2White-rumped Sandpiper Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond Platform

May 11

2White-rumped Sandpiper 1336 S Shore Dr, Surf City US-NC 34.41336, -77.56451

May 10

1White-rumped Sandpiper Clam Shoal (a.k.a. Bird Island)