Blog

— If you choose to use recordings in the field, it is important to educate yourself of the possible harmful effects and to use them ethically.

— Thanks to a grant from the South Carolina Conservation Bank, Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary in Aiken County is now permanently protected. Free and open to the public, this 3,400-acre natural gem boasts stunning Savannah River views, 20 miles of trails, restored longleaf pine forest and ponds that attract the largest concentration of threatened Wood Storks in the Palmetto State.

— Lowcountry wildlife photographer Lisa A. DuBois shares her secrets for capturing inspiring photos during the golden hour at dawn or sunset, and the lesser known blue hour, which occurs just before sunset or after dawn.

— For two years, Audubon South Carolina has participated in MAPS, or Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, a program that enlists individuals and organizations from across the continent to track and collect data on birds in their communities.

— Efforts to reauthorize the South Carolina Conservation Bank and Representative Mark Sanford's commitment to conservation were front and center at the June 2018 Board Meeting.

— After learning about the importance of bird-friendly landscaping and the joys of birding, science students at Ashley Hall School in Charleston put their newfound interest to work—literally—and then surprised Audubon South Carolina with a generous donation in support of Bird Friendly Communities.

— Craig Marsh shares his story and amazing photos of two young egrets born on Harbor Island, South Carolina.

— Wild Birds Unlimited of Mt. Pleasant will donate a percentage of every online purchase to Audubon South Carolina.

— In July of 2014, Audubon South Carolina's Director of Bird Conservation & Engagement netted and banded a Prothonotary Warbler—dubbed Longshot—in Francis Beidler Forest. From this little bird and others like him, we are learning more about the Prothonotary Warbler's migratory journey, and how best to protect it along the way.

— Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster recently invited Audubon South Carolina to help overhaul the mansion's gardens using native plants.