On Monday May 1, 2023, Seabrook hosted several member of National Audubon’s communication team. The purpose of their visit was to see our Red Knots, learn more on about our Shorebird Steward program and our successful pet/dog ordinance. They were joined by SC Audubon members, Alyssa Zebrowski and Nolan Schillerstrom and Seabrook Stewards, Nancy Chomel, Jane Magioncalda, Lesley and Tony Gore.
The day started at 6:00 AM on North Beach and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day. A beautiful sunrise, Red Knots and Black Skimmers were present as they were arriving. Their visit ended around 9:15 AM with them learning how our Stewards interact with the beach goers.
Audubon provided us with 2 links from this visit. The first is on shorebirds and the need for shorebird stewards, while the second is a video that focusses on the effects disturbances have on the birds and the importance of the Town of Seabrook island’s Beach Ordinance for Pets.
Read the article on How Audubon South Carolina Protects Their Coastal Birds and the Places They Need
And here is the video on Coastal Stewardship and the Beach Ordinance for Pets:
AUD SC – coastal stewardship dog ordinance – FINAL 3.mp4
Submitted by: Lesley Gore
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