Botany Bay Bird Watching Trailer Tour

Join SCDNR & ornithologist Craig Watson for a bird watching trailer tour throughout Botany Bay! Enjoy the diverse bird population with SCDNR & renowned ornithologist Craig Watson for a bird watching trailer tour throughout the Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Many of our breeding birds have returned and many more birds are continuing their migration to northerly breeding grounds. Hawks will be migrating and we hope to see both Mississippi and Swallow-tailed Kites. We're likely to see these in the marsh, along with other wading birds including Wood Storks and Roseate Spoonbills! Please note that this is a very remote area as it is a WMA and there are no facilities such as restrooms. Due to limited space and high demand of program, we ask that you only attend one Botany Bay Bird Watching Trailer Tour event per year. Details for the event: • Trailer tour: The bird watching tour will take place on a trailer. If you cannot attend the entire length of the program, you can follow behind in your car. Due to limited space, all participants must RSVP. • What to bring: Dress is casual. Check the weather report and dress appropriately as you will be outside. Other items to consider bringing include binoculars, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, bug spray and reusable water bottle. • Costs: The program is free of charge. • Weather: Tours are held rain or shine unless hazardous weather occurs. An email will be sent out day of if event needs to be canceled. • Parking: Once you enter into the gates of Botany Bay, please check your vehicle in at the front kiosk. Drive 1 mile up at the road and meet at the "Check Station" (look for SCDNR truck & trailer). *This will be a monthly occurring event.*