Outings are typically held monthly on a Saturday morning. In case of inclement weather, you may call the walk leader (if one is listed) for last minute changes or cancellations. We also list outings scheduled by other area bird clubs or organizations which are of special interest to our club.

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Greenville County Bird Club Outings:

When: Third Saturday of each month
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park, Greenville County, SC
Time: 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Comments: Meet in the parking lot behind the Belmont Fire Department on Fork Shoals Road. An area map, trail map, and directions to the Park are available on the Conestee Foundation's web site. More information about the Park and an updated bird list and monthly records can be found on our Projects page under “Lake Conestee Nature Park”.

When: Seasonal, September 1st through December 1st
Where: Hawk Watch at Caesar's Head State Park
Contact: For more information contact Jeff Catlin: jcatlin@gcbirdclub.org
Comments: Hawk watch is dependent on both the weather and available personnel. Caesar's Head State Park will hold a "Hawk Watch Orientation Program" on Sept 13, 2008 and Sept 20, 2008. Pre-registration is required. Call Tim Lee at (864) 836-6115 for details and to register.

When: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Jane Kramer
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot behind the Belton Fire Department at 701 Fork Shoals Road.

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Paul Serridge
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot behind the Belton Fire Department at 701 Fork Shoals Road.  For those interested in an earlier start, the leader will be at the overlook near the dam to bird the lake trail at 7:30 a.m.

When: Saturday, August 23, 2008
Where: Western SC, Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Leader: Jeff Redmile
Comments: Details to be announced later.

When: Saturday, September 6, 2008
Where: Wilson’s Farm.
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Donnie Coody
Comments: Meet at 7.30 a.m. at the Hardee’s in Travelers Rest.

When: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Where: Table Rock State Park
Time: 8:30 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Scott Stegenga
Comments: Meet at 7.30 a.m. at the Hardee’s in Travelers Rest to carpool to the Park, or at 8.30 at the Park Visitor Center.

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Paul Serridge
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot behind the Belton Fire Department at 701 Fork Shoals Road.

When: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Event: Annual Fall Migrating Bird Count
Coordinator: JB Hines
Comments: JB will supply details of the count organization closer to the date.

When: Saturday, October 13, 2008
Where: Cottonwood Trail, Spartanburg
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Neil Owens
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot on Beechwood Dr. Directions from Greenville: From I-85 take exit 69 to merge onto I-85-BL N towards Spartanburg. After 4.6 miles take Exit 5A for I 585 E /US 176E. Follow US 176E and after 3.4 miles turn left at E St John St. and left again at E Main St. After 1.6 miles, turn right at Fernwood Drive then after 0.5 miles turn left on to Beechwood Drive to a parking area on the right.

When: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Paul Serridge
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot behind the Belton Fire Department at 701 Fork Shoals Road.

When: Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26, 2008
Where: Coastal trip to the Savannah area We hope to include a day at the Savannah Spoils site but have not yet received details. Pre-registration will be required for anyone wishing to go to the Spoils Site. As soon as details are available members will be informed by e-mail and should respond ASAP. The number will be limited so registrations will be accepted in the order received.
Program: TBD.
Leaders: JB Hines and Paul Serridge

Outings Sponsored by Other Organizations:

When: October 3 - 5, 2008
Where: Carolina Bird Club Fall Meeting in Wilmington, NC
Comments: See the CBC website for details at http://www.carolinabirdclub.org/.

When: First Saturday of each month
Time: October through May: 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and
June through September: 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Where: Beaver Lake Sanctuary (meet at gazebo)
Comments: There is no charge for this walk and visitors are always welcome. All of the walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers, who are familiar with both the birds and the local area.

When: Second Saturday of each month
Time: October through May: 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and
June through September: 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Where: Jackson Park (meet at Admin Bldg parking lot)
Comments: There is no charge for this walk and visitors are always welcome. All of the walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers, who are familiar with both the birds and the local area.

Ventures, Incorporated: has a regular schedule of outings in the Carolinas, throughout the United States as well as Internationally. For details, visit their web site at www.birdventures.com.