PBC is Soliciting Applications for its 2023 Minigrant ProgramThe PBC Minigrant Program provides an opportunity for the Club to invest in educational and conservation projects conducted by individuals or nonprofit organizations that promote the study and protection of birds and other natural resources in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. PBC awards minigrants up to $500, based on a simple application process.
Minigrant projects can include a variety of activities, such as:
Applications are due December 5, 2022 for projects to be carried out in January – July, 2023. Click here for more information, including an Information Sheet with details about the program and the simple two-page application form. 2019-20 Yearbook Dedication
The dedication of the yearbook this year is in honor of a member who has contributed enormously to the natural world here in our area. This person has spent many years working for the protection of birds and other creatures, native plants, and the places they live. In particular, this member has focused on restoring and protecting natural habitats and enhancing their ecosystems to promote and protect biological biodiversity. The member we are honoring this year is Marie Poteat.
Marie has turned more than 70 acres of her property into a nature preserve by removing invasive nonnative plants and reintroducing native plants that are friendly to birds and other wildlife. She has filled her property with bird nesting boxes, including hosting a Chimney Swift tower constructed by the PBC. As a consequence of her conservation work, her property, which is situated along the Deep River, attracts nearly all of the bird species commonly seen in our area either as breeders or in migration. On many occasions Marie has opened her private nature preserve to PBC and other nature groups for guided field trips. She’s frequently involved in PBC meetings and activities, and she participates in the Christmas Bird Count every year. One of the primary purposes of the Piedmont Bird Club is to “promote the study and protection of birds and other natural resources.” Marie Poteat is an outstanding PBC member who lives her life to do just that. It’s very appropriate to honor her by dedicating the 2019-2020 Yearbook to her. Welcome to our New Members
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PBC Minigrant Program Recipients For 2019-2020
For the full report, please click here or go to Reports--Activities "2019 Best Birds" Report
George Wheaton has submitted his summary of unusual birds seen in Guilford County in 2019, along with his choice for Bird of the Year. To read "Guilford County's Best Birds - 2019" click here or visit Articles under the Reports menu above.
62 years of Spring Bird Counts
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“North Carolina is a great place for birding. And the Piedmont Bird Club is a wonderful group of folks to bird with!”