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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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Birding Charleston Blog
For 2023 I have set a goal to visit the Top 50 Birding Hotspots in Charleston ranked on eBird. I will write a blog about each experience, share pictures and the eBird checklist. I will focus on the public accessible hotspots.
Let's go birding in Charleston!
birding211
- Aug 14
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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birding211
- Apr 8
- 2 min
Songbirds at I'On Swamp, eBird Hotspot #36
I'On Swamp is one of my favorite birding hotspots in Charleston County. This low country wilderness provides undisturbed habitats that...
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birding211
- Mar 26
- 3 min
A Gorgeous Day Birding Folly Beach County Park, eBird Hotspot # 23
As I continue to bird the top 50 eBird hotspots in Charleston, I recently visited Folly Beach County Park ranked #23 on eBird's Hotspot...
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birding211
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Birding Sullivan's Island, eBird Hotspot #35
Sullivan's Island--Accreted Land (East) is eBird Hotspot #35 with 181 species of birds recorded. Located along the beach access boardwalk...
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birding211
- Feb 20
- 3 min
Birding Charleston's Tibwin Plantation, eBird Hotspot #16
The Francis Marion National Forest, Tibwin Plantation is ranked #16* on eBird with 223 species of birds recorded. The trails cover...
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birding211
- Jan 30
- 5 min
Cape Romain NWR, Bulls Island, eBird Hotspot #3
I joined the Charleston Audubon's Field Trip to Bulls Island this past Saturday. Bulls Island is the largest of four barrier islands...
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birding211
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Shem Creek Park, eBird Hotspot #50
I explored Shem Creek Park this week, a great birding hotspot located in Mount Pleasant. The Park has a boardwalk that allows you to walk...
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birding211
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Pitt Street Causeway, eBird Hotspot #13
Pitt Street Causeway or what most locals call it Pitt Street Bridge is one of my favorite birding hotspots. It is easy to access and...
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birding211
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, eBird Hotspot #5
I headed out this morning to explore the Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve at the North end of Folly Beach. The Lighthouse Inlet ranks...
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birding211
- Jan 2
- 3 min
Patriot's Point, eBird Hotspot # 7
For the New Year I have set a goal to visit the Top 50 Birding Hotspots in Charleston ranked on eBird. I will write a blog about the...
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birding211
- Dec 30, 2022
- 3 min
Dad, Fox Sparrows & Rusty Blackbirds
I participate in two Christmas Bird Counts each December and the second Count is the Santee CBC. My father and I cover the St. Paul...
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birding211
- Dec 23, 2022
- 3 min
Christmas Bird Count
I had the unique privilege to explore an undeveloped barrier island “Murphy Island” in Charleston County this past week. This Island is...
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birding211
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
A Birdy Thanksgiving
I had the opportunity to bird on my family’s property in rural South Carolina over Thanksgiving. The land is adjacent to farm fields and...
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