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:

*** NOTE: IF PLANNING TO CARPOOL, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY 5 CENTS PER MILE TO THE DRIVER.

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Where: Santee National Wildlife Refuge, Clarendon County
Time: 6:00 AM
Leader: Jeff Click
Comments: Bring a picnic lunch, and plan to be out all day. Meet at the Jeff Lynch parking lot at Roper Mountain Road near I-385 at 6:00 AM to carpool down, or e-mail Jeff Click for directions at jeffreyclick@yahoo.com. Susie Heisey, a ranger at the refuge, has offered to guide us through the normally closed areas of the Bluff Unit and the Cuddo Unit.

When: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park, Greenville County
Time: 8:00 AM
Leader: Paul Serridge
Comments: Meet at 8:00 AM at the Stadium parking area on Mauldin Road.

When: Friday - Sunday, February 24 - 26, 2012
Where: SC Coastal Trip
Leader: Jeff Click
Comments: On Friday, we’ll bird at Donnelley and Bear Island WMAs. Saturday we’ll move on to the Santee Coastal Reserve and Santee Delta WMAs, and then finish up Sunday at Huntington Beach State Park. The detailed itinerary and some hotel suggestions are below. Bring snacks, water, and lunch for Friday and Saturday. Contact Jeff at 864-508-2351 with any questions.

• Friday, February 24th
  Meet at 8:00 AM at the entrance to Donnelly WMA. The entrance is located on US Highway 17 just north of the intersection with State Highway 303. We will bird several hours there, and then go to nearby Bear Island WMA. After we finish, we’ll head north, towards Litchfield Beach.
• Saturday, February 25th
  Meet at 7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Baymont Inn in Litchfield Beach, and go to Santee Coastal Reserve WMA. We will bird several hours there before heading to the Santee Delta WMA.
• Sunday, February 26th
  Meet at 7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Baymont Inn in Litchfield Beach, and head to Huntington Beach State Park. We’ll spend the morning there, then head for home, possibly stopping by the Georgetown Water Treatment Plant on the way out.

Some Hotels in Walterboro (I-95 exit 53, for Thursday night):

• Hampton Inn
  843-538-2300
  $79 + tax
• Best Western
  843-538-3600
  $80 + tax
• Comfort Inn
  843-538-5911
  $84 + tax

Some Hotels in Litchfield Beach (US 17, Friday and Saturday night):

• Baymont Inn (former Holiday Inn Express)
  843-235-0808
  $59 + tax
• Oceanfront Litchfield Inn
  800-637-4211
  $55 + tax
• Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
  888-766-4633
  $73 + tax

There are also a few hotels available in Georgetown, a few miles south.

Outings Sponsored by Other Organizations:

Organization: Carolina Bird Club
Event: CBC Winter Meeting
When: Friday – Sunday, January 27 - January 29, 2012
Where: Southport, NC
Comments: Visit the CBC website at http://www.carolinabirdclub.org/ for details.

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.