Huntington Beach State Park, SC Bonus Field Trip, March 13–14, 2010
Huntington Beach State Park is described in the two principal guides to birding in S.C. as possibly the best birding site in the state. Join us for a late winter/early spring survey of the birds at “HBSP” as we visit the varied habitats in the park (diverse wooded areas, lake and ponds, marshes, beaches and ocean, jetty).
We will spend the entire Saturday in the park, and Sunday morning either revisiting parts of the park or visiting other nearby birding spots.
The latest HBSP bird checklist can be found at http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/files/State% 20Parks/hbsp_bird_list.pdf
Fee: $10
Logistics:
We will meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of the Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort on US 17 just south of the entrance to HBSP (14276 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585) to carpool to the park.
HBSP charges $5 per person entrance fee unless you have an annual State Park pass (which admits all the occupants of a vehicle at no charge).
Be prepared for a 1.5 mile walk on the beach each way to the jetty at the northern end of the park.
Dress for the weather—it can be cold and windy at the jetty!
Bring a scope if you have one, drinks, snacks and a picnic lunch.
Restrooms are located at several convenient places in the park.
To register:
Contact Paul Serridge. After receiving confirmation of your place on the roster, please complete the registration form and return it to the address indicated with the required fee. The number of participants is limited to 15 plus the leader.