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.

Greenville County Bird Club Ongoing Outings:

When: Third Saturday of each month
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park, Greenville County, SC
See details of time and place to meet in the list of outings below.
An updated Park bird list and monthly records can be found on our Projects page under “Lake Conestee Nature Park”. More information about the Park is available at http://www.conesteepark.com/

When: Seasonal, September 1st through December 1st
Where: Hawk Watch at Caesar's Head State Park
Contact: If you are interested in helping out, contact Jeff Catlin: jcatlin@gcbirdclub.org
Comments: Hawk watch is dependent on both the weather and available personnel. For more information about the Hawk Watch program, visit our hawk watch page.
Caesar's Head Hawk Watch Video.

Greenville County Bird Club Currently Scheduled Outings:

When: Saturday, August 21, 2010
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 on Spanco Drive near the dam.

When: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Where: Cottonwood Trail, Spartanburg
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: JB Hines
Comments: Directions from Greenville: Exit 69 off I-85 to merge onto I-85-BL N towards Spartanburg. After 4.6 miles take Exit 5A for I 585 E /US176E. 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.

Outings Sponsored by Other Organizations:

Organization: Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society
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.

Organization: Henderson County Bird Club
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.