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


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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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Carolina Bird Club Winter Meeting Agenda
Wrightsville Beach, NC January 25–27, 2018

Host Hotel:Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach, NC (910-256-2251)
Check-in time 4:00 P.M. Check-out time 11:00 A.M.
Breakfast:Included in hotel rate.
5:30 A.M. Friday and Saturday
7:00 A.M. Sunday

Registration Table Hours:

Thursday, January 253:00 — 10:00 pmHotel Lobby
Friday, January 266:30 — 8:00 A.M.
12:00 — 1:00 P.M.
5:30 — 7:30 P.M.
Lobby or Lee Ballroom
Saturday, January 276:30 — 8:00 A.M.
12:00 — 1:00 P.M.
5:30 — 6:30 P.M.
Lobby or Lee Ballroom

Friday Evening Program:

7:30 P.M. — WelcomeLee Ballroom
7:45 P.M. — ProgramDavid Blevins, professional nature photographer, writer and ecologist.

Saturday Evening Program:

6:00 P.M. — Cash BarLee Ballroom or Hotel Bar (TBD)
6:30 P.M. — DinnerLee Ballroom
Note: non-dinner meeting participants should arrive at 7:45 P.M
8:00 P.M. — ProgramLee Ballroom
Laura Keene, a recap her 2016 "Big Year"
9:00 P.M.Species tally