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

During the Autumn of 2021 we are changing our meeting date to the first Thursday of the month, September 2, October 7 and November 4, starting with refreshments at 6:00PM.  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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announcements

Summer bird Walks

Nothing definite yet, but we are going to hold some bird walks this summer, so stay tuned.  Meanwhile, why don't YOU let us know what you are seeing on your outings or from your back porch.
Just submit your bird lists to us at:

waccamawaudubon11@gmail.com

Be sure and tell us where and when you made these observations.

WACCAMAW AUDUBON Announces FALL MEETING SCHEDULE

During the Autumn of 2021 we are changing our meeting date to the first Thursday of the month, September 2, October 7 and November 4, starting with refreshments at 6:00PM.  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).

September's speaker will be local bird and wildlife photographer Tommy Benson who will exhibit some of his great photographs and talk about his experiences. with nature in the SC Lowcountry.
Be sure and CHECK THIS SPACE and sign up for our eBlasts to learn about these.

FIELD TRIP TO CYPRESS PRESERVE was a great success

Waccamaw Audubon was joined by USFWS bird biologist Craig Watson on Sunday, May 9 (which happened to be International Migratory Bird Day) for a bird walk at Cypress Preserve is a new  privately-owned nature preserve located on the South Carolina Black Scenic River.

Our party spent about 4 hours wandering through the trails of the preserve and observed fifty species (a few folks added  Swallowtail Kites for 51 species).

Craig pointed out many species which were first identified by their calls, then was able to visually locate making this trip a wonderful learning experience for novice as well as more experienced birders.

View this checklist as well as some great photos by Pam Ford online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S87635315

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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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.

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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.