2022 Parris Island Birding Trip

Blue-headed Vireo

The U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island comprises 8000-acres of maritime forests and saltwater marshes. This storied military base is protected by the tightest security standards, but the natural world is also under strict guidance by their Environmental Affairs office. The Fripp Island Audubon Club has close ties to the Marine Base and was granted access for a birding trip on Saturday January 29. The conditions this day included temperatures in the 40's and wind gusts in the 20's which made for intrepid birding conditions. With right around 50 species recorded, our time on Parris Island was very productive.

Parris Island's John Holloway spotting birds

To view past blog entries about recent field trips click on 2021 Palmetto Bluff Christmas Bird Count - 2021 Botany Bay WMA Birding - 2021 Tillman Sand Ridge- 2021 Nemours Plantation / Fall Birding - 2021 Coastal Exploration / South Fenwick Island - 2021 Hunting Island State Park / Lighthouse and Beach - 2021 Hunting Island State Park / Wildlife Sightings - 2021 Coastal Exploration / Bennett's Point- 2021 Edisto Canoe and Kayak Commission - 2021 Congaree / Swamp Plants - 2021 Congaree - Swamp Critters - 2021 Furman University - 2021 Givhans Ferry State Park -  2021 Spring Island - Reptiles and Amphibians - 2021 Spring Island / Plants and Insects - 2021 Fish Haul Beach / Wildlife - 2021 Fish Haul Beach / Vistas - 2021 Beidler Forest / Flora and Fauna - 2021 Beidler Forest - Name That Snake - 2021 Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary - 2021 Nemours Plantation Birding

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Lots of Shoreline on Parris Island