Carolina Bird Club

Carolina Bird Club

Affiliate sites:

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.

Join us — Join, Renew, Donate

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.

Join, Renew, or Donate now!

Other Resources (NOT sponsored by Carolina Bird Club)

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.

April 28

4	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Old Cape Point beach road/walkway
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Rodanthe US-NC 35.69007, -75.48313
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Sunset Beach--East End
2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Pea Island NWR--South Pond
30	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
16	Lesser Black-backed Gull	Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
4	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Atlantic Beach Pier

April 27

110	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Pea Island NWR--North Pond
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Johnnie Mercer's Pier
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Roanoke Island Marshes Conservation Project

April 26

8	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Duck Research Pier (Restricted Access)

April 25

1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Southport-Ft Fisher Ferry
X	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	South Nags Head
2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Bodie Island--Coquina Beach

April 24

2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Hatteras Point
5	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Southern Shores Beach
15	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Hillcrest Beach Access
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Jockey's Ridge State Park
2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	40315 Williams Rd, Avon US-NC 35.34592, -75.51335
6	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)

April 23

13	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry
8	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
3	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	1117 Franklyn St, Corolla US-NC 36.37418, -75.82433
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Surf City
3	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Zeke’s Island

April 22

2	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Oak Island--West End
1	Lesser Black-backed Gull ✓	Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.