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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.​

2020/2021 Officers and directors

​President -- Diane DuLoft
Vice President -- Dale Scholfield
Treasurer -- Richard Moore
Secretary -- Bill Lanham
Director -- Reggie Daves
Director -- Gail Kemm
Director -- Nancy Kenny
Director -- Marlene Konsek
Director -- Mike Walker

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 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. 
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upcoming
events & bird walks

During the Spring of 2023 we are continuing to meet on the first Thursday of the month, March 2, April 6 and May 4, starting with refreshments at 6:00PM.  March and April Meetings will be held in community meetings room at Inlet Square Mall just north of Murrells Inlet. (use the entrance by Journey Church walk to the middle of the mall and turn left - across from the drum store).
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WAS Field Trip to Busbee Park (aka Lake Busbee) in February

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Board member Reggie Daves and his daughter Sudie Thomas will lead a birding trip at Busbee Park, the former Lake Busbee in Conway SC on Saturday, February 25.
starting time will be 8 am.   Meet at the Dog Park parking area off New Road. We will eat lunch at a local Conway restaurant.








 123nd Christmas Bird Count RESULTS

Our THREE local CBC's finished strong.

The 51st Litchfield- Pawleys Island Count recorded 162 species, one of
only 5 times in the 50+ years this count has been done that we have found more  than 160.

The 34th count will be December 29, 2023.

The Winyah Bay Count totaled 155 species with 25,304 individuals. Avery impressive considering the effort was half of a usual count (weather cancellations) and several significant properties (Annandale, Estherville, Cedar, Jetties) were not visited this year due to the weather.

Our newest count, the Lewis Ocean Bay-Waccamaw River Count in its first official year tallied
119, up from 108 in our trial count.



Save the dates: Audubon's Winter 2023 Climate Watch Survey Session

The next Climate Watch Eastern Bluebird survey session starts January 15 and runs through February 15. You can choose when to count within that date range.

 If you are interested in participating this winter contact Dale at waccamawaudubon11@gmail.com
 

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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.
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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!
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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.

CONTACT US

Waccamaw Audubon Society
P.O. Box 51591
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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