Lowcountry nature lovers already know of Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest and boardwalk in Harleyville. But only a few hours away, located along the Savannah River and in close proximity of Aiken, sits the Silver Bluff Sanctuary. This 3,400-acre tract of forest is home to all manner of birds and wildlife near the Savannah River Site. A few fish ponds there are the focus every summer of the annual Storks and Corks fundraiser, with birders flocking to Silver Bluff to share fellowship while watching more than 150 wood storks gathering there.
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| Woods Storks on Aug. 2, 2025 at Storks and Corks |
Audubon speakers summed up their current management plans, including Silver Bluff Manager Brandon Heitkamp, Director of Land Conservation Tim Evans, and S.C. Executive Director Rebecca Haynes. "What’s exciting is that this event is led by our staff and by the local community,” said Haynes. “Storks and Corks is a labor of love for everyone here, and this year was even more special on the eve of our 50th anniversary celebration here on November 1. Which is just more reason to continue investing our time and money here so that this property will be in great shape for future generations to enjoy."
To view the entire feature article in the Post and Courier click on Tideline.
To view past blog entries from Silver Bluff click on 2022 Spring Birding
To view past blog entries from Phinizy Swamp click on 2022
To view past blog entires from Beidler Forest click on 2024 50th Anniversary - 2024 BioBlitz - 2023 Birding By Ear - 2021 Flora and Fauna - 2021 Name That Snake - 2017 Audubon Insectarium - 2016 Prescribed Fire - 2015 Boardwalk Bonanza - 2014 SAMBI Award - 2013 Audubon Aquarium - 2012 Audubon's Aviary Book- 2011 Audubon Magazine - 2009 Wildlands Philanthropy Book
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