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 -- Marlene Konsek Director -- Reggie Daves Director -- Bill Lanham Director -- Gail Kemm Director -- Hal Vivian |
Seeking additional directorsWe 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.
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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
Tune-In to “I Saw A Bird”
You're invited to this month's episode of I Saw a Bird, Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Zoom and Facebook Live. Spring is in the air and that means millions of birds are beginning their epic migratory journeys to nest and raise their young in the north. Founder of Explore.org, Charlie Annenberg Weingarten, will kick things off with a look at their Sandhill Crane cam which lets viewers watch one of the most spectacular migrations in North America from the comfort of home. Then, we're talking all about baby owls with Center Director, Katie Warner, and Education Manager, Laura VonMutius from the Center of Birds of Prey in Audubon Florida. Followed by a conversation with Audubon's Senior Network Content Editor, Martha Harbison, and Avian Ecologist Joanna Wu, both members of The Galbatross Project, a team that got its start competing in the World Series of Birding by only counting female birds, and now spreads awareness about female birds to other birders. And finally, actor and writer Elena Passarello will join us to talk about the world's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross who at 70-years-old hatched a new chick last month. Click below to RSVP for Wednesday's show, and if you don't already follow us on Facebook, click here to like our page. See you on the internet! Join us March 25th at 5:00pm and register today! |
WACCAMAW AUDUBON WILL BE HOLDING ZOOM MEETINGS THE SPRING!
Beginning this month Waccamaw Audubon will be holding its monthly meetings using the Zoom technology that has become so popular during the COVID Pandemic.
The April meeting will be held on the second Tuesday April 8, our "normal"meeting date and will feature a program on Bluebirds. Information on the May meeting will be forthcoming. |
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.
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. |
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. |