Birders flock to the 2nd annual Hammock Coast Birding Festival They came with binoculars, spotting scopes and tripods. They scoured through field guides emblazoned with names like Peterson, Sibley and Audubon. They came from Canada and 16 states – some as far away as Wyoming, Michigan and Rhode Island – to attend the 2nd annual Hammock Coast Birding Festival, a… Feb 17, 2024 0 Birding, Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Hammock Coast Birding Festival makes a successful first flight Bird enthusiasts flocked to South Carolina recently to take part in an inaugural event — the Hammock Coast Birding Festival. For three days, ornithophiles — or, more simply, “birders” — took part in various tours, attended lectures and even a film. And, of course, they focused their binoculars and scopes… Feb 17, 2023 0 Birding, Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
The quiet thrill of birding along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Drew Lanham loves a good birding trip. A Clemson ornithologist who’s studied songbirds for half his life, Lanham takes any opportunity to wander through nature, marveling at feathered creatures’ “flighted freedom and uninhibited expression through song.” But in coastal South Carolina — especially Hobcaw Barony, the Georgetown preserve founded on… Feb 24, 2022 0 Birding, Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
Bald Eagles spotted on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Spotting a bald eagle, our nation’s symbol, soaring high above or perhaps perching in a tall tree, can be a magical experience. To celebrate National Bald Eagle Watching Month, which is January, residents and visitors of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® can enjoy seeing these majestic birds in several locations. Those… Jan 13, 2022 1 Birding, Georgetown, Hammock-All, Litchfield, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island
AAA Magazine Gives Thumbs Up to Huntington Beach State Park Huntington Beach State Park – one of the biggest attractions on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® – has earned accolades from AAA. In the January/February 2022 issue of AAALiving magazine, the state park was lauded in an article titled “Do the Outdoors in Style” that noted that the park offers exceptional… Jan 07, 2022 0 Birding, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Huntington Beach State Park re-nominated for USA Today’s Best Park Once again, Huntington Beach State Park — one of the premier outdoor destinations along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® – is in the running for a USA Today/10Best nationwide contest to be named America’s Best State Park for RVers. The park, located in the Murrells Inlet area of the Hammock Coast, is one… Jun 21, 2021 0 Birding, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
Photography book captures birds in The Hammock Coast You might refer to Steve Ellwood as the invisible man. That’s because when he’s shooting his favorite avian subjects along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, that’s exactly how he likes to be seen – or, rather, not seen. “I do take great care in being a background rather than an intrusion… Dec 02, 2020 0 Birding, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
HUNTINGTON BEACH NAMED BEST BIRDING SITE ON EAST COAST Birdwatchers, take note! A recently published article by Southern Living will point you directly to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast! Headlined “The Best Spots for Birdwatching in South Carolina,” the article highlights five “can’t-miss” birding spots in the Palmetto State. Huntington Beach State Park, a birders’ paradise on the Hammock Coast,… Aug 25, 2020 0 Birding, Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
