WHO WE ARE
Waccamaw Audubon Society (WAS) is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. With over four hundred members, WAS has programs and field trips (the public is invited).
Waccamaw Audubon is especially proud of its recognition by the National Audubon Society, which awarded WAS one of the first-ever Rachel Carson Awards for its work in helping establish the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge.
Waccamaw Audubon is especially proud of its recognition by the National Audubon Society, which awarded WAS one of the first-ever Rachel Carson Awards for its work in helping establish the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge.
2020/2021 Officers and directorsPresident -- Diane DuLoft
Vice President -- Dale Scholfield Treasurer -- Richard Moore Secretary -- Karen Moore Director -- Reggie Daves Director -- Gail Kemm Director -- Nancy Kenny Director -- Mike Walker Director -- Bill Lanham IMPORTANT NOTICE!! OUR MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 WITH THE PROGRAM COMMENCING AT 7:00 PM. |
Seeking additional Assistance
We have a need for additional Directors and other volunteers to complete our leadership roles. If you are or know someone who may be interested in wildlife conservation and activism, please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
We are pleased to announce that Clayton Beasley, a former Board member and student at Coastal Carolina University completed his Master of Arts as of May 2025 and has moved on to begin work on a PhD at Duke University. Clayton also served as President of the Coastal Birding Club and Vice President of Tri Beta National Biological Honor Society and was active in the Coastal Zoo and Aquaria Club. |
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Our listing of Fall programs is now available on the Programs page. WAS will also be holding its annual Big Sit at HBSP October 11, 2025, from 7AM til 7 PM. If you 'd like to join us for an hour or two of the best leisurely birding in SC, and/or make a donation to help buy bird seed for our two state parks, contact Richard Moore at [email protected]. See the announcement below for more details.
You can enjoy watching Huntington Beach State Park’s bird feeding station and salt marsh in real time just clink on the Painted bunting above or go to https://southcarolinaparks.com/webcams/huntington-beach. |
announcements
2025 Big Sit® DELAYED
The Big Sit has been Rescheduled!
The bad weather earlier in October forced us to call of the scheduled Big Sit, so we've m moved it to Saturday November 1. Still 7 AM - 7 PM. If you are interested in participating contact Richard at [email protected] or [email protected]. Donations and sponsorships are still being accepted at these two address. We will still be at the new location. In response to concerns about the condition and difficulty of walking the Kerrigan trail we may move our location to the viewing platform with the handicap accessible ramp. That's the one nearest the parking area where the "causeway drive" meets the main road going between the main beach and the education center. There's better access for birders, and better chances of observing woodland birds at nearby feeders, and on the walk in, or marsh birds on the north side of the causeway. We are hoping the Park can help by providing a shaded cover so we can keep out of the sun, or rain, during our hours there. Keep on the lookout for future updates and remember this is a fund event as well as a fun one! 
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Green Drinks for This Fall
The Friends of Huntington Beach State Park is hosting the October Green Drinks event TUESDAY OCTOBER 21. It is 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Gator Zone Sports Bar & Grill 34453 US 17 BUSINESS in Murrells Inlet. Join us and people from conservation oriented organizations in the Grand Strand for friendly conversation and networking.
A reminder too that bird lovers can get a live look at Huntington Beach State Park, which boasts nearly 360 unique species of birds, anywhere they have internet with a newly launched webcam. “That’s one of our biggest claims to fame for Huntington Beach State Park, that more species of birds have been seen here in this park than anywhere else in the Carolinas,” said ranger Mike Walker. Although nine other South Carolina state parks have live feeds, the Huntington Beach feeding station and salt marsh camera is the first in the Grand Strand. The project is a collaboration with Wild Birds Unlimited, which sponsors the camera, and the Waccamaw Audubon Society, which buys the bird feed. You can enjoy watching Huntington Beach State Park’s bird feeding station and salt marsh in real time at https://southcarolinaparks.com/webcams/huntington-beach |
Recent and upcoming EVENTSRead Across America
Read Across America Day is a national program to encourage reading in elementary school students that occurs every year. Waccamaw Audubon has participated in this event annually for several years at Brookgreen Gardens' annual Read Across America Day from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm,to be held next on March 7, 2026. A fun-filled day where the joy of reading meets hands-on creativity bringing stories to life through engaging crafts, interactive STEAM challenges, and exciting games that spark imagination. Children (and adults too?) are invited to dress as a favorite book character and join us for a day of exploration and learning! This event is free with Garden admission. How can YOU help - we always need volunteers to help at our table and by contributing a new book aimed at elementary aged children (roughly K-6th grade) that is about birds, nature, or the importance of protecting our (and the birds') environment. Books can be brought to our monthly meetings (November,25 or March 5, 26)or dropped off at WildBirds Unlimited 9 8703 US Highway 17 Bypass South Suite B, Surfside Beach, SC 10AM - 6 PM weekdays and Saturdays) anytime up until March 2026. .
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OUR MISSION:
To educate, and to protect birds and wildlife as well as the air, land and water that life depends on. We strive to share information that will broaden the perspective of others to the beauty, wonder and variety of nature.
ABOUT US
Waccamaw Audubon Society (WAS) is the local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. |
JOIN OUR FLOCK
Become a member and attend monthly meetings, birding field trips and special events. With over 400 members, WAS has a wide variety of activities to offer new members. |
BIRDING
Ever thought about birding or bird watching? Meet our favorite species and learn where and when to see them along the North and South Carolina coast. |