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Fall Migration in South Carolina's Lowcountry
September and October are incredible months to experience BIRDS throughout South Carolina's Lowcountry. During this time fall migration...
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Birding Charleston Blog
Let's go birding in Charleston!
birding211
Aug 283 min read
An Amazing Spectacle of Purple Martins!
I was invited to experience the unbelievable Purple Martin congregation at Bomb Island located on Lake Murray in South Carolina. Captain...
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birding211
Jul 283 min read
Sunset Birding on Sullivan's Island
As the humid Summer heat continues here in the Low Country I have been birding less often. Twice this July I ventured out during the...
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birding211
Jun 273 min read
BIRDS & Beauty at the end of the West Ashley Greenway
The "West" end of the West Ashley Greenway is a beautiful spot to appreciate nature especially birds! The former railway intersects the...
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birding211
May 263 min read
Birding Charleston’s beautiful Hampton Park
Hampton Park is a wonderful 60+ acre park located on the Charleston Peninsula. This Charleston city park offers a fantastic setting for...
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birding211
Apr 223 min read
April Songbirds in Charleston!
The Springtime is an exciting time to go birding in Charleston, SC! Migration is underway and a great variety of birds visit the...
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birding211
Mar 252 min read
A night in the Francis Marion National Forest
Every Spring I take a unique trip into the Francis Marion National Forest at night. I am searching for two very interesting nocturnal...
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birding211
Feb 134 min read
Opening Day at the Santee Coastal Reserve!
“Opening Day” at the Santee Coastal Reserve is like Christmas morning for birders!
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birding211
Jan 153 min read
Birding Charleston in January!
I love birding Charleston in January! There is such a wide variety of bird species that visit Charleston during the winter.
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birding211
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Birding a Hidden Gem of a Park in West Ashley
Carr Richardson is a hidden gem of a park with wonderful views and lots of birds! This a great small park to explore with kids too!
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birding211
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Fall Migration at Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
This October I focused a majority of my birding at my favorite Charleston birding hotspot, Fort Moultrie National Historical Park!
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birding211
Oct 8, 20233 min read
A Birdy morning at West Ashley Park
Fall Migration is upon us and I decided to explore one of the best hotspots for songbird migration, West Ashley Park. This large park...
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birding211
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Birding the Town of Mount Pleasant's Marsh View Trail
I explored a beautiful small park in the heart of Mount Pleasant called the Marsh View Trail. This lovely park offers a short wooded...
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birding211
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Birding the serene James Island County Park
I spent a pleasant September morning birding the James Island County Park. I began the day exploring the new fishing dock which offers...
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birding211
Aug 14, 20233 min read
A day at Kiawah Beachwalker Park...Gulls, Terns, Sandpipers and Kids!
This sandy inlet is a popular feeding area for all kinds of wildlife especially birds! Beachwalker County Park is eBird Hotspot #26
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birding211
Jul 28, 20234 min read
A wonderful morning birding Botany Bay Plantation WMA!
I had the pleasure of birding beautiful Botany Bay WMA near Edisto Beach this past weekend. This picturesque location has a wide variety...
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birding211
Jul 10, 20233 min read
A Hot Summer Day at Caw Caw, Swallow-tailed Kites and Indigo Buntings!
I explored Charleston County Parks' Caw Caw Interpretive Center this past Sunday. It was a midday trip on a hot but beautiful July day. I...
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birding211
Jun 20, 20233 min read
Spoonbills and Buntings at the West Ashley Greenway!
The West Ashley Greenway is a fantastic 8 mile trail through West Ashley. The former railroad is part of the City of Charleston’s Park...
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birding211
Jun 3, 20232 min read
Bird Watching at the Breach Inlet, eBird hotspot #41
The Breach Inlet is a beautiful coastal location between Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island. Tidal creeks flow into the Atlantic Ocean...
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birding211
May 17, 20235 min read
Birding Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, eBird Hotspot #6
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, known as the oldest garden in America is eBird hotspot #6. This incredible and historic property...
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