Articles and Reports, 2023-24

Articles and reports written by Piedmont Bird Club members. Click on the button to open and read and/or download the .pdf file 
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"One-Time Wonders" Report

Each year, PBC member George Wheaton compiles a report of "unusual" bird sightings in Guilford County. In this new report, George delves into the historical data to list truly "rare" birds – species that have only been reported once in the past 100+ years. To read George's discussion of these "one time wonders," click the button below.

Spring Bird Count Historical Data

PBC members George Wheaton and Elizabeth Link have compiled the data from the annual Spring Bird Count from 1957 to 2024. Click the button below to view/download the Excel spreadsheet they produced.

2023 "Best Birds" Report

Of the 20 candidates that met the criteria for Guilford County's 2023 Bird of the Year, George Wheaton narrows the field to 7 that historically have been reported five or fewer times. To read George's article and learn this year's choice, click the button below.

Great Backyard Bird Count Event

Members of the Piedmont bird Club assisted the American Heritage Girl Scout Troop on a Great Backyard Bird Count adventure at the Bog Garden in Greensboro. Click the button below to read Stella Wear's article about the day.

Bird Counts 2023-24