Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 — 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Birding at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Location: Meet at Seabrook Island Real Estate to carpool at 8:00 am
Meet at Charles Towne Landing at 9:00 am
Lunch option after birding: Ms. Rose’s Fine Food and Cocktails
Max: 16
Cost: Free for members; $10 donation for guests;
Park Admission: $12 Adult; $7.50 SC Senior
Trip leader: Judy Morr
Join SIB to bird at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site sits on a marshy point, located off the Ashley River, where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolina colony. The significant features of the site include river and marsh views, majestic oaks and magnolias and 80 acres of English park gardens. Wildlife you may see at the park include the threatened wood storks, alligators and various coastal wading birds in the wild.
We will bird along the trails and marshes. After the organized walk, you can visit the Animal Forest (included in admission) to see animals that once inhabited the Charleston area such as bison, puma, black bear, otters, various shore birds, wild turkey and more.
Recently, a number of American Black Duck have been regularly reported on the property. Hopefully they will remain for our visit. Our March visit in 2025 resulted in 47 species being seen. 4 members participated in Christmas Bird Count at this location when 65 species were seen on a rainy day. eBird shows 95 species seen during January 2026 at this hot spot. The diverse environment provides for shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, and song birds. All near downtown Charleston.
For the end of our morning, for those interested, we plan to make a lunch stop at the nearby Ms. Rose’s Fine Food and Cocktails.
As always, be sure to bring your binoculars/cameras, hats, sunscreen and bug spray.
If you are not yet a 2026 SIB member, you can become a member by following the instructions on our website: Become a Member – Seabrook Island Birders. 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 February 23rd. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter the day prior to the trip. If you need to cancel, please let us know.
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