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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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Birding Charleston Blog
Let's go birding in Charleston!
birding211
- Jul 28
- 3 min
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 27
- 3 min
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 26
- 3 min
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 22
- 3 min
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 25
- 2 min
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 13
- 4 min
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 15
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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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birding211
- Apr 28, 2023
- 4 min
An adventure at the Santee Coastal Reserve WMA, eBird Hotspot #1
The Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area is ranked #1 on eBird with 275 species of birds recorded. The reserve covers 24,000...
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