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 -- Gail Kemm
Director -- Nancy Kenny
Director -- Bill Lanham
Director -- Lisa Owens

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. 

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

Get Ready for the 122nd Christmas Bird Count

The 122nd CBC will take place from December 14, 2021, through January 5, 2022.

This year there are three counts in our immediate area: the Winyah Bay count on Thursday, 16 December, the Litchfield Pawleys Island Count, that occurs on Thursday December 30th, and finally a new count circle centered on Lewis Ocean Bay on January 3rd that includes a number of popular birding spots in the Conway area. Audubon is following the Centers for Disease Control guidance which says the science suggests that  there is very little risk of transmission during out-of-doors activities. Masking is required if social distancing is not possible while in the field. Carpooling may only occur within existing familiar or social “pod” groups. Activities must comply with all current state and municipal COVID-19 guidelines.

For those new to the area or who haven't participated in previous CBCs the Litchfield Pawleys Island Count (LPI) is the oldest of our local counts, begun in 1971 by the late Col. Frederick (Pat) Probst. We are fortunate living in a rather "birdy" area and regularly total over 150 species (and over 160 in most recent years!).  For more information on the history of our count, see the  go to the WAS CBC webpage.  New and beginning birders are welcome, but generally need to be paired with experienced teams.

The Winyah Bay Count was first organized in 2002 by Lex Glover, a biologist with SCDNR and regularly totals over 150 (up to 175) species. As most of the count sites are located on private lands that are not normally accesible to the public advance registration is absolutely necessary.

The new Lewis Ocesn Bay (LOB) count is being conducted as a trial by the "Friends of Lewis Ocean Bay"
It will be centered on Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve and takes in a variety of habitats between Myrtle Beach and Conway, but inland, not including any actual beach or salt areas.  

To sign up or get additional details on these counts contact the count compilers:

for Winayh Bay: Lex Glover at GloverL(AT)dnr.sc.gov

for LPI: Chris Hill at CHILL(AT)coastal.edu

or for LOB  Elise (Sudie) Daves at Elise4696(AT)gmail.com

WACCAMAW AUDUBON spring meetings

In the Spring of 2022 we will  continue to meet on the first Thursday of the month, March, April and May , starting with refreshments at 6:00PM.  Meetings will be held in the  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).  

Check back later for details on each meeting.



 

Spring and Summer bird Walks

Nothing definite yet, but we are going to hold some bird walks this spring and 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.

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.