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 -- Karen Moore
Director -- Reggie Daves
Director -- Gail Kemm
Director -- Nancy Kenny
Director -- Mike Walker
Director -- Bill Lanham
Director -- Clayton Beasley

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 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 the addition of two new members to our Board of Directors. Karen Moore, a retired Chemistry professor and Clayton Beasley, a student at Coastal Carolina University.  Clayton is a member of several science activity groups and our liaison with what we hope to be an official Audubon club at Coastal.

Support Our Chapter: just click on the DONATE button below or point your smart phone at the QR code to be directed to PayPal. You can use your paypal account or credit card.

Note that your online transactions are protected. PayPal is among the most-trusted online pay services, and for your assurance our chapter is a PayPal Verified 501c3 Not-for-Profit. For management purposes our PayPal account is managed through our Waccamaw Audubon gmail account.

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. 



Free weekly Bird Walks Continue.

FREE Guided Bird Walk every Wednesday (year-round) at Huntington Beach State Park. Meet in the Causeway Parking Lot at 10:00 am. Bring Binoculars, Bug Spray and Water.

upcoming
events & bird walks

As usual. we are taking the summer off -- no regular meetings til September. We may have some outings later,so stay tuned. Meanwhile you can watch birds from the comfort of your den or living room through the new Bird Cam at Huntington Beach State Park.  Just point your browser to:
https://southcarolinaparks.com/webcams/huntington-beach
and enjoy the birds.  According to Interpretive Ranger Mike Walker
the best times  are the first two hours of the morning or the last two hours of the day.

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announcements

Climate Watch - look out for Bluebirds

 WAS held its semi-annual Climate Watch Bluebird count May- June 15.  Members, or groups made 12  5-minute "point" counts within a 10 KM square area. While we are particularly interested in Eastern Bluebirds, we counted everything we saw in those spots.  Wile results are still being compiled, most reports showed a healthy number of this species.

If you are interested in helping out on future Climate Watches contact Dale at [email protected]

Green Drinks for This SUMMER

Surf Riders will be hosting the June Green Drinks at Tidal Creek Brewhouse (3421 Knoles St. Myrtle Beach) 5:30- 7:30 PM on June 27, 2025.
Plan on being there to meet local conservation organizations serving the Grand Strand.

Recent and upcoming Field Trips

A recent article in the Coastal Observer, Sun News and Charleston Post had some exciting news about WAS iconic bird - thee Least Tern.  A new nesting area at the southernmost point of Litchfield Beach with 113 nests is the the state's second largest colony of Least Tern nests.  In addition to the terns several endangered Wilson's Plovers have also been observed, but no nests detected yet.
DNR, with an assist from S.C.U.T.E. Sea Turtle Volunteers and Huntington Beach State Park interns, have installed symbolic fencing and education signage. Volunteers from the Audubon South Carolina Shorebird Stewards program are helping monitor the site, which is heavily used by beach- and dog-walkers.

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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.
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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 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.

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.