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

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

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.

We are pleased to announce the addition of two new members to our Board of Director. Karen Moore, a retired Chemistry professor and Clayton Beasley, a student at Coastal Carolina University.  Clayton is a member of several science activity groups and our liaison with what we hope to be an official Audubon club at Coastal.

Support Our Chapter: just click on the DONATE button below or point your smart phone at the QR code to be directed to PayPal. You can use your paypal account or credit card.

Note that your online transactions are protected. PayPal is among the most-trusted online pay services, and for your assurance our chapter is a PayPal Verified 501c3 Not for Profit. For management purposes our PayPal account is managed through our Waccamaw Audubon gmail account.

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

We’ve found a new nest.  Beginning September 7 our Chapter meetings will be held in the Activity Center at Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. Thanks to Park Manager Troy Crider and Interpretive Ranger Anne Malys-Wilson for inviting us.

People coming to the meeting will get free park admission after 5 pm,  everyone will need to tell park admission that they are going to the Audubon meeting. We will meet at the Activity Center, which is on left just past the office- and in front of the Nature Center.
The Park's parking lot is NOT lighted, so please bring a flashlight to help get back to your car during months when it will be dark in the evenings.

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announcements

Green Drinks for november

Once again the Friends of Lewis Ocean Bay (FLOB) is hosting a Green Drinks event. It will be Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Tidal Creek Brewhouse. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Address: 3421 Knoles St., Myrtle Beach...adjacent the Market Common. There will be fun, food, drink, conversation, the very popular trivia contest, and prizes. All are welcome to learn more about Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve and the FLOB group.

Green Drinks met in Conway for October when Coastal Conservation League hosted at Crooked Oak Tavern in Conway.

Join with Waccamaw Audubon and people from conservation oriented organizations in the Grand Strand for friendly conversation and networking.

Big Sit a Big Success

 After a break of several years, this year's Big Sit was a Big Success.

We identified 45 species of birds from our single location on the observation platform off the Kerrigian Trail in Huntington Beach State Park and raised over $350 in pledges to help the Park's Shorebird Study programs for local school groups. 

We plan to continue this event, so mark your calendars NOW for the first weekend of October 2024.

And its never too late to help support the Shorebird programs. Any donations made to WAS in the month of October will go help with this project.

Christmas Counts are a' coming

We are fortunate to have three, not just one Christmas Counts in our area.
The dates for the three counts will be;

December 13, Winyah Bay Count (contact Jamie Dozier <DozierJ@dnr.sc.gov> for more information.)

December 29, Litchfield-Pawleys Island Count (contact Christopher Hill <Chill@coastal.edu>)

January 2024 TBA?  Lewis Ocean Bay Count (probably Tues Jan 2)
(contact Sudie Thomas <elise4696@gmail.com> for information)






 

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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.

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.

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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.