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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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Recent reports from 69 Whits Trail, Franklin US-NC (35.2871,-83.4701)

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

April 14

1Mallard
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Blue-headed Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
1Blue Jay
1American Crow
1Common Raven
1Carolina Chickadee
3Tufted Titmouse
1Carolina Wren
1Brown Thrasher
1Black-and-white Warbler
1Hooded Warbler
2Northern Cardinal

April 13

1Eastern Whip-poor-will
1Common Grackle
1Yellow-rumped Warbler

April 12

2Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1White-breasted Nuthatch
2American Goldfinch
1Pine Warbler
1Black-throated Green Warbler