When: Friday September 19, 2025 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Where: Caw Caw interpretive center. 5200 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel SC
Carpool: Meet at Seabrook Island Real Estate Office at 8:15 A.M., the drive is approximately 40 minutes.
Cost: Free to members, $10 for non- members (Park entrance fee is $2 per adult, or a gold pass)
Leader: Jennifer Jerome
Join SIB at Caw Caw county park as we search for fall migrants and discover the resident nesting birds. The park is comprised of three colonial era rice fields, fresh, brackish, saltwater marshes, cypress-tupelo swamps, bottomland, and beech-holly forests. All told these varied habitats comprise a total of 654 acres with six miles of trails. Over 250 bird species have been observed within the boundaries of Caw Caw.
In September at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center, you can expect to see a variety of birds, including those migrating through and some year-round residents. Highlights include warblers, vireos, thrushes, flycatchers, and various shorebirds and wading birds, as well as uncommon sparrows.
Appropriate footwear is recommended, as a likely walking distance of two to three miles is expected, and even during dry spells wet trail conditions may be encountered. Participants should also consider these other items to maximize their comfort and enjoyment: binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen, hats, layered clothing to adjust to the mornings weather, field guides if print is your preference, eyeglass – lens cleaner, water, snacks, camera, and a pack or shoulder bag for your needs.
For those who are interested, we’ll lunch at Angel Oak Cafe after our walk.
If you are not a member of Seabrook Island Birders you may join by following this link https://sibirders.com/join-sib/ or by going to our web page under the Support Us tab and clicking on Become a Member.
Please register by Tuesday September 16, 2025. You will receive a conformation letter the day prior to the event.
Photo Credit: Carl Miller