South Carolina's Lowcountry

Along the coast, from Charleston to the Georgia border, lies a 100-mile strand of seashore, salt marsh, and maritime forest that makes up what is known as South Carolina's Lowcountry. Here, tens of thousands of acres of salt marsh, a network of tidal rivers and creeks, and surrounding upland habitats, attract an amazing array of birdlife. Throughout the spring months, neotropical migrants heading north combine with regional specialties like Brown-headed Nuthatch, Mississippi Kite, and growing populations of Wood Stork to make for some wonderful Lowcountry birding.

Among our destinations are the Cypress-Tupelo swamps of James W. Webb Wildlife Center and the Francis Beidler Forest Sanctuary, where we'll listen for songs of the 'swamp warblers' such as Prothonotary, Swainson’s, Kentucky, and Hooded warblers. Webb also hosts breeding populations of Bachman Sparrows, and the federally endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. A special boat trip around the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Bulls Island will give us terrific views of pelicans, terns, and shorebirds preparing for nesting season. So, grab your binoculars and camera and join us for an unforgettable Lowcountry birding experience!