Bird Key Stono: Birding + Beach Sweep Book Now

 

We need your help!

Join Coastal Expeditions & local conservation leaders from  Audubon South Carolina and SCDNR on Monday, November 16 to help clean up a critical nesting island, Bird Key Stono Heritage Preserve.

We’ll meet at the Kiawah River located on Johns Island. From there, Coastal Expeditions guides and Audubon South Carolina bird experts, including Nolan Schillerstrom, will take you on a birding trip down the Kiawah River over to Bird Key Stono.

Once we arrive at the rookery island, we’ll work as a team to remove the debris that has collected on Bird Key.  Bird Key Stono is one of the most critical bird nesting sites in South Carolina and the window is small to make it as hospitable as possible for the many species of seabirds and shorebirds that nest there.

Read more about Bird Key Stono Heritage Preserve, an Audubon Important Bird Area, here.

 

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Things to Know

ACTIVITY LEVEL
After a Kiawah River boat ride, participants will depart directly from the boat onto the beach to begin the litter sweep.  This is an undeveloped barrier island and does not have bathrooms or a shelter.

TOUR DURATION
3 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). During cooler weather, dress in layers. Work gloves will be helpful if you have them.

WHAT TO BRING
Drinking water, sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks/bagged lunch.

NEED TO CANCEL?
This is a service project and depends upon volunteers for it to be successful.  If you will not be able to make it, please call us and let us know a week prior to the date so that we can fill the spot with someone else.

WEATHER
Weather (thunderstorms or high winds) 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 at least two hours 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!

WHY DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE IN A SERVICE PROJECT?
It takes a lot to transport and run a Coast Guard-certified vessel with a captain for the day.  That, coupled with the cost of guides, coordinating the trip, providing equipment and disposing of trash involves real expenses. While we would do this for free, we also want it to be sustainable.

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