Register today and join SIB Executive Committee Members Nancy Brown and Judy Morr for this walk in search of seabirds, wading birds, passerines and birds of prey. Be sure to bring binoculars, camera, hats, sunscreen, bug repellant, snacks and water. Pack a lunch and stay longer to enjoy what the Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery has to offer!
Date: Friday, September 28, 2018 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Activity: Beyond our Backyard – Bears Bluff Fish Hatchery
Location: Meet at SIRE parking lot and car pool (approximately a 45 minute drive)
Max: 20
Cost: None for members; $5 donation for guests
Please register no later than Wednesday September 26, 2018. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter the day prior the event.
Located on Wadmalaw Island, the Bears Bluff NFH has a self-guided tour our group will take around the perimeter of the 31 acre facility. We will not only see examples of the South Carolina lowcountry’s natural habitat but also see work being accomplished by staff at BBNFH. SIB Leaders will take our participants across a previously impounded estuarine area which is naturally reverting back into coastal marshland as well as a freshwater pond where birds, turtles and alligators are often visible. Two boardwalks offer a unique perspective and will allow guests “to get in the marsh without getting dirty”. The self-guided tour offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the estuarine ecosystem while experiencing some of this area’s most breathtaking scenery. Opportunities abound for bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts, so bring your binoculars and pack a lunch!
Learn more about Bears Bluff NFH: https://www.fws.gov/bearsbluff/index.html
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact us by sending an email to: SeabrookIslandBirders@gmail.com
If you are not yet a 2018 SIB member, you must first become a member by following the instructions on our website: http://seabrookislandbirders.org/contact/join-sib/ or we request a $5 donation to SIB.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Birders