Once again, the Activity Committee of the Seabrook Island Birders has created an exciting selection of birding trips for the fall months, which include a great deal of diversity to appeal to a wide group of our members. We hope you will consider joining us during one or more of these activities this fall as it meets your needs and schedule. Click on an event to learn more details and register!
Learning Together – These events are normally led by residents who enjoy birding but may not be experts. Our goal is to explore the various habitats of our island to see and hear as many birds we can find. We are not always able to identify each species, but it is fun and it is all about trying to “learn together.” Some of the areas we may visit include: North Beach, Palmetto Lake, Jenkins Point, Horse Pastures, Maintenance area and the Water Treatment Plant. Read each description for details on the amount of walking involved.
- Thursday December 6 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learning Together at the Water Treatment Plant, Maintenance & Equestrian Center
Backyard Birding – Each month a member of SIB hosts these events at their home to share the birds of their backyard. In some cases, the home may sit on the beach, ponds, wooded areas, etc. It is a variation of “Learning Together” as no trained naturalist is normally participating. A fun and casual event to meet your neighbors and enjoy their view of the birds of Seabrook Island (and in one instance Kiawah). This event normally has limited walking, but may have stairs.
- Saturday September 22 at 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Backyard Birding on Kiawah - Sunday October 21 at 8:00 am – 10:00am
Backyard Birding at Loblolly - Sunday November 4 at 7:00 -9:00 am
Backyard Birding at Wildcat Point - Sunday December 9 at 8:00 – 10:00 am
Backyard Birding at the Crab Dock
Birding the Golf Course – This is one of the most accessible events for our members. During this two + hour activity, we will ride in golf cars throughout one of our golf courses in search of birds! (The course is closed to golfers on the day we select.) As you can image, different birds can be seen on each course and we can cover a lot of ground and enjoy the birds who love our golf course habitat.
- Monday September 17 at 8:30 – 11:00 am
Learning Together on Ocean Winds Golf Course - Monday October 15 at 9:00 – 10:30 am
Learning Together on Crooked Oaks Golf Course - Monday November 19 at 9:00 – 11:00 am
Learning Together on Ocean Winds Golf Course
Birding Beyond our Backyard – This fall we have planned more events off island to visit areas known for birding. Read each description to determine the level of activity and accessibility for each activity. New this year is the Birding & Biking at the West Ashely Greenway and a walk at Bears Bluff Fish Hatchery on Wadmalaw Island.
- Saturday September 8 at 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Beyond our Backyard – Birding & Biking – West Ashley Greenway - Friday September 28 at 7:15 am – 12:00 pm
Beyond Our Backyard – Bears Bluff Fish Hatchery - Thursday October 11 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hawk Watch at the Center for Birds of Prey - Saturday October 27 at 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
Beyond our Backyard – Birding Bear Island & Donnelley
Special Bird Count Day – On several dates each year, our club participates in national or global citizen science events to identify and document the birds on our island. This fall we hope you will assist us for the first ever “October Big Day” sponsored by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
- Saturday October 6 at various times throughout day
October Big Day on Seabrook Island
Keep watch on the Birding Activities page and/or our Calendar as we continue to add activities for our members!
Also, join our SIB Google Group to receive an email about short-notice bird walks and interesting bird sightings!
In most cases, our activities are free for members. If you are not yet a 2018 SIB member, you may join by following the instructions here or non-members can pay a $5 fee to participate.
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