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

Given current conditions we do not foresee face to face meetings this spring but should have several outdoor activities. We will keep up you updated as things may change.

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announcements

We will have a Bluebird Zoom Presentation on Saturday,
2/20/21 at 11:00 a.m. 

 Glen and Gail Hendry (our guest presenters), are active members of the South Carolina Bluebird Society.  Glen is the club’s statistician.  The Hendry’s monitor over 150 Bluebird nest boxes
each week during nesting season.  Their presentations are always enlightening.
 
Seating is limited to 100 participants.  If we surpass that number, We will schedule another presentation on the same day.
 
If you do not have the Zoom App, go to the internet to install it on your cell phone, IPad or computer. 
 
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 948 0319 1072
Passcode: 033348
 
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Join SCDNR for their "Bringing the Outside In" series: Ways to connect with the outdoors while staying indoors!

Our educators and biologists are continuing to offer a series of online programs throughout the year. Each program will last about 45-60 minutes with live chat options for an interactive participant experience. 
Seabirds in South Carolina
Thursday, February 25th, 3:00pm
What is a seabird? With so many birds flying around that call the coast home, it can be hard to distinguish between them all. In this webinar, SCDNR Shorebird Steward Coordinator, Allison Black, will help us identify common seabirds in South Carolina and explain how they differ from other coastal birds.
Click Here To Register.  If you can't attend the live broadcast, you can view a recording after the presentation using the registration link. Check out all of our past webinars here.

AUDUBON Announces New Bird-friendly Proclamations, Resolutions, and Ordinances training

Want to change the landscape for birds? Join the Bird-Friendly Communities team and leaders throughout the network for this two-part training series to learn how you can advocate, create, and utilize proclamations, resolutions, and ordinances to protect birds in your community and expand the footprint of your Audubon chapter.
In this second part of our two-part interactive PROfessional training series on securing bird-friendly building or native plant proclamations in your community, we will explore the importance of storytelling in engaging decision-makers. Participants will gain valuable skills and insights from other Auduboners on how to advocate and promote their proclamation to advance the broader conservation goals of their organization.   Register Now

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.

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.