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.​

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2020/2021 Officers and directors

​President -- Diane DuLoft
Vice President -- Dale Scholfield
Treasurer -- Richard Moore
Secretary -- Marlene Konsek
Director -- Reggie Daves
Director -- Bill Lanham
Director -- Gail Kemm
Director -- Hal Vivian 

Seeking additional directors

We have a need for two additional Directors to complete our leadership roles.  If you know someone who may be interested in wildlife conservatism and activism, please contact us at waccamawaudubon11@gmail.com for more information.

Waccamaw
Audubon society

Waccamaw Audubon is a chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving  Myrtle Beach, Georgetown and surrounding areas in northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. Our members live in  Conway, Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, and surrounding rural areas in South Carolina as well as Calabash and Carolina Shores in North Carolina. Waccamaw Audubon strives to protect birds, wildlife, and their local habitats through conservation, education, advocacy, and outdoor enjoyment. 

upcoming
events & bird walks

Waccamaw Audubon is glad to announce that we will begin hosting monthly meetings on ZOOM on March 18, 2021. In addition we will be having several outdoor activities.  See our Announcements (below) and PROGRAMS page for more details. If your are not familiar with ZOOM here's a help page to get you started.  Meetings will begin at 6:15 PM.

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announcements

Bird Walk at Huntington Beach State Park

Our springtime birds are beginning to arrive so join us in a bird walk celebrating Earth Day Saturday April 24, 8 to 10 AM.  We will meet in the parking lot of the Gift Shop. Our exact route will depend on where the birds are hanging out that day. 

We will be walking on flat terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Proper sun protection is highly recommended. Bring water to drink (preferably in a reusable bottle).
*There is a $8 ($5 seniors) per person admission fee to enter the park, unless you have an annual pass.

Our bird walk will end at a time that will allow you to attend the Brookgreen Gardens Earth Day Celebration on the other side of Highway 17.

WACCAMAW AUDUBON WILL BE HOLDING ZOOM MEETINGS THE SPRING!

Jennifer Tyrrell from SC Audubon will present at our May Member Meeting about SC Native Plants and how they impact our environment. 

Jen is a Master Bird Bander and an expert in bird biology, with a B.S. from Coastal Carolina and a Master's degree from the College of Charleston. Before joining Audubon, Jen worked with Wild Birds Unlimited and the Center for Birds of Prey. Today, Jen spreads the word about bird-friendly communities and the benefits of native plants, and also manages bird banding and Painted Bunting research. 

FIELD TRIP TO CYPRESS PRESERVE ANNOUNCED

Waccamaw Audubon has been invited to a bird walk led by SCDNR bird biologist Craig Watson to be held on on Sunday, May 9 (which happens to be International Migratory Bird Day). Cypress Preserve is a new  privately-owned nature preserve located on the South Carolina Black Scenic River.
Participation in this walk is limited and advance reservations are required. Contact Richard Moore at rhmoore@sc.rr.com to register (its free!!) for further information.

OUR MISSION:

To educate and 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.
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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 to attend monthly meetings, birding field trips and special events.  With over 400 members, WAS has a wide variety to offer new members.

JOIN TODAY!

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.