2023 Dates: June 14, June 28, July 7, July 23

Now introducing Flock Walks on Bulls Island! This new specialty trip will provide a fully guided experience from the north end of Bulls to Boneyard Beach. You’ll learn about and observe the shorebird and seabird nesting behaviors and migratory patterns from a safe distance through a spotting scope. Your guide will point out wildlife and beach features along the way. We’ll be on the lookout for wilson’s plovers, least terns, black skimmers, oystercatchers, horseshoe crabs, sea turtle tracks, and much more!  This is an excellent educational tour for lifelong learners and nature enthusiasts.

Coastal Expeditions has curated this trip in partnership with Audubon SC & with guidance from US Fish & Wildlife Service to maximize educational opportunities while minimizing disturbance to the wildlife. You are required to stay with your guide on the beach. Do not approach birds or make them flush. You must stay away from nesting areas that are marked off with signs and flagging tape. This is a rare opportunity to experience a National Wildlife Refuge during nesting season and learn how to ethically interact with a wilderness beach and its inhabitants.

This is not a self-guided experience. For those of you looking to enjoy the beach at your own pace, check out the Bulls Island Beach Drop or the Sunset Bulls Island Beach Drop.

Want to become an Audubon SC Shorebird Steward? Follow this link for training & volunteer opportunities through our state office.

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Participants will depart directly from the boat onto the beach on a ramp. Once on the island, participants will be led on an estimated 5-mile guided walk to learn about how shorebirds and seabirds interact with a barrier island ecosystem.

Please be respectful of areas roped off for shorebirds and seabirds. Do not enter any roped off areas at anytime for any reason! We will stop offering this tour to the north end of Bulls Island if guests do not respect the posted areas and do not stay with their guides. Coastal Expeditions is committed to minimizing disturbance to shorebirds and seabirds!

TOUR DURATION
5 hours

WHAT TO WEAR
Shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (Tevas-style shoes are best), a hat, and synthetic clothing (it will dry faster than cotton).  Binoculars are recommended to bring along

WHAT TO BRING
Drinking water, binoculars (optional), sunscreen, insect repellent, bagged lunch and snacks

WEATHER
Weather may impact this excursion. Cancellations usually occur due to lightning, thunder or high winds and we will make sure to reschedule your group if needed. Our general cancellation policies apply unless our experts determine it is potentially unsafe or unwise to venture out. In the event that we decide to cancel due to weather, we will make every effort to call you before your departure and help you reschedule or credit/refund the full cost of your trip.

GRATUITY
Gratuity is not included in your tour price. Our guides go above and beyond to make sure you have a fantastic time out on the water! Average gratuity ranges from 15%–25% of your tour cost based on your experience. It is not required, but always greatly appreciated!

NEED TO CANCEL?
You’ll need to cancel prior to 72-hours or you will not be eligible for a refund for the tour.

Educational, Featured, Birding, Dolphins & Wildlife

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