Carolina Bird Club

Carolina Bird Club

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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)

Lodging around Mattamuskeet

(all 252 area code)

Motels:

Belhaven Inn in Belhaven
943-6400
Carawan's Motel (and cabins) in Swanquarter
926-5861
Hotel Englehard in Englehard
925-2001
Hyde-Away Motel in Fairfield
926-8101
Hyde Haven (and lodges) in Englehard
473-0835
Jenette's Lodge in Englehard
925-1461
Simmon's Lodge in Fairfield
926-1441

Bed & Breakfasts:

Bellport Inn in Belhaven
943-9910
Bizzie Lizzie's in Ponzer
943-2444
Knott's Landing Inn in Swanquarter
945-6197
K.C. in Englehard
542-0558
Sallie Dixon's in Englehard
925-7921
The J&L Tourist House in Belhaven
943-2673
Thomasina's in Ponzer
943-2097
Water Street in Belhaven
943-2825

Campgrounds:

Mattamuskeet Campground on Lake Rd. (Hwy. 94) in Swanquarter
926-0911
Osprey Nest Campground in Fairfield
926-4491 office
943-7425 cell
Riverside Campground in Ponzer
943-2849
Rose Bay Campground in Swanquarter
926-1041
Van Horn's Bayside Marina & Campground in Scranton
926-6621

Some Eateries:

Harris's Steak & Seafood House in Fairfield
926-0040
Hotel Engelhard in Engelhard
800-290-5311
Hyde Away Café in Swanquarter
926-0046
Martelle's Feed House in Engelhard
925-1799

For additional information, contact: The Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-HYDE-VAN or 252-925-5201.