Tuesday October 13, 2026 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Visit Kiawah Banding Station
Location: Meet at Beachwalker Park Parking Area at 7:00
Max: 15
Cost: Free for members; $10 donation for guests
SIB Leader: Judy Morr
Join SIB in a visit to Kiawah Banding Station on Capn Sam Spit. Every August through November, Aaron Given of Kiawah Island sets up twenty-five 40’ mist nets on Captain Sam’s Spit where, over the next couple of months, he collects birds for banding, measuring, and weighing. We scheduled our trip for October, the peak migration time for all sorts of songbirds including vireos, warblers, catbirds, chickadees, etc. In prior years, they netted all of the above and even a beautifully-colored flicker (large woodpecker). The plan is to leave our cars at Beachwalker Park, then walk about a half mile on the beach to the banding site. Tides should be favorable, so most walking will be on hard beach (moderate) but people would need to be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain. Tides are scheduled to be high the days prior to our visit so the paths could be wet.
Wear boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Bring binoculars, bug spray, sun screen, water and of course your cell phone or camera to take photos.
Members will be given preference if the event exceeds capacity. If you are not yet a 2026 SIB member, you may become a member for only $15 by following the instructions on our website: Become a Member. You may bring the form and your dues to the event. Or you may pay the Guest Fee of $10.
Please register no later than October 11th. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter on October 12th, the day prior to the trip. If you need to cancel, please let us know so we can invite people on the waitlist to attend.
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