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Sat, Jan 16
|West Ashley Greenway (mile 7-8)
January Bird Walk!
The Greenway attracts a variety of birds throughout the year including shorebirds, wading birds, songbirds, gulls, woodpeckers, raptors and more!
Time & Location
Jan 16, 2027, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
West Ashley Greenway (mile 7-8), 3484 McLeod Mill Road, Johns Island, SC 29455
About the event
Join Holy City Birding & the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a FREE guided bird walk at West Ashley Greenway. Discover local birds, learn how to identify them, and enjoy a relaxed morning in a beautiful Charleston park.
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What to expect:
- Beginner-friendly and relaxed pace
- Learn to identify common Charleston birds
- Great for all ages
- No equipment needed (binoculars optional)
- No experience needed—perfect for first-time birders.
Your guide, Charles of Holy City Birding, leads engaging, approachable walks focused on helping people connect with birds and nature.
The West Ashley Greenway is an 8-mile trail that runs through West Ashley along a former railroad corridor, now part of the City of Charleston’s park system. Stretching from Albemarle Road to Main Road, the Greenway is a popular spot for walking and biking, passing through neighborhoods, wooded areas, open fields, creeks, and tidal marsh.
This bird walk focuses on the western end of the Greenway between mile markers 7 and 8 near Main Road. This section features expansive tidal marsh alongside the trail, with wooded edges and a small forested area near the entrance creating a diverse mix of habitats in a relatively short distance.
The Greenway attracts a wide variety of bird species throughout the year, including shorebirds, wading birds, songbirds, woodpeckers, raptors, gulls, and more. During the summer months, this stretch becomes a hotspot for color, with Roseate Spoonbills and Painted Buntings among the highlights.
The West Ashley Greenway (MP 7–8) is also recognized as Charleston County eBird Hotspot #39, with over 183 species recorded.
Meeting location - Parking lot near 3484 McLeod Mill Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
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