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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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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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Recent reports from Carolina Beach State Park

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

September 12

1Mourning Dove
5Turkey Vulture
1Osprey
1Red-shouldered Hawk
2Red-headed Woodpecker
2Fish Crow
1Brown-headed Nuthatch
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Carolina Wren
1Eastern Bluebird
4House Finch
1Northern Cardinal
2Painted Bunting
1White Ibis
2Great Egret
1Great Blue Heron
4Brown Pelican
1Belted Kingfisher
1Brown Thrasher
1Northern Mockingbird
8Brown-headed Cowbird

September 11

1Double-crested Cormorant
2Tricolored Heron
4Red-eyed Vireo
5Carolina Chickadee
2Tufted Titmouse
1Pine Warbler

September 10

1Snowy Egret
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Downy Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
5American Crow
1Cape May Warbler
1Summer Tanager

September 9

2Laughing Gull
1Hairy Woodpecker
21Common Grackle
1Prairie Warbler