About the Club

Mission Statement

The Carolina Bird Club is a non-profit organization that represents and supports the birding community in the Carolinas through its website, publications, meetings, workshops, trips, and partnerships, whose mission is


Join us — Join, Renew, Donate

The Carolina Bird Club, Inc., is a non-profit educational and scientific association open to anyone interested in the study and conservation of wildlife, particularly birds.

The Club meets each winter, spring, and fall at different locations in the Carolinas. Meeting sites are selected to give participants an opportunity to see many different kinds of birds. Guided field trips and informative programs are combined for an exciting weekend of meeting with people who share an enthusiasm and concern for birds.

The Club offers research grants in avian biology for undergraduate and graduate students, and scholarships for young birders.

The Club publishes two print publications (now also available online). The Chat is a quarterly ornithological journal that contains scientific articles, reports of bird records committees and bird counts, and general field notes on bird sightings. CBC Newsletter is published bimonthly and includes birding articles and information about meetings, field trips, and Club news.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

By becoming a member, you support the activities of the Club, receive reduced registration fee for meetings, can participate in bonus field trips, and receive our publications.

Join, Renew, or Donate now!


Other Resources (NOT sponsored by Carolina Bird Club)



Locations where Semipalmated Plover has been recently reported in South Carolina

Only the most recent report per location is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

May 16

7Semipalmated Plover ✓GrownUp Yard Saint Helena Island US-SC 32.43814, -80.48534
3Semipalmated Plover ✓Cape Romain NWR--Garris Landing, Awendaw (Moore's Landing Historical)
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Huntington Beach SP
15Semipalmated Plover ✓Huntington Beach SP--Mullet Pond
15Semipalmated Plover ✓West Ashley Greenway--MP7-MP8
30Semipalmated Plover ✓Hunting Island SP
25Semipalmated Plover ✓Pinckney Island NWR
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Kiawah Island--Beachwalker County Park
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Auto selected 32.39510, -80.42417
15Semipalmated Plover ✓Bear Island WMA (fall and winter restricted access)
50Semipalmated Plover ✓Headquarters Plantation Drive

May 15

5Semipalmated Plover ✓Pitt Street Causeway
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Brittlebank Park
8Semipalmated Plover ✓Hickory Forest Beach (restricted access)
31Semipalmated Plover ✓100 Bear Island Rd, Beaufort US-SC 32.27705, -80.79326
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Huntington Beach SP -- Nature Center & Boardwalk
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Donnelley WMA (partial fall and winter restricted access)
10Semipalmated Plover ✓Pinckney Retreat and Battery Creek West Basin, Beaufort, South Carolina, US (32.401, -80.724)
15Semipalmated Plover ✓Pawleys Island--Myrtle Ave x Causeway Rd. Marsh
4Semipalmated Plover ✓Dolphin Head Recreation Area (restricted access)

May 14

1Semipalmated Plover ✓Pawleys Island--South End
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Fripp Island Audubon Trail (restricted access)
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Hunting Island SP--South Beach

May 13

2Semipalmated Plover ✓Pawleys Island--North End
47Semipalmated Plover ✓Folly River Park
64Semipalmated Plover ✓No Name Beach
4Semipalmated Plover ✓16th Hole beach
13Semipalmated Plover ✓Fripp Island (restricted access)
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Fort Moultrie Sullivans Island SC
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
12Semipalmated Plover ✓Fort Johnson
160Semipalmated Plover ✓Hunting Island SP--North Spit
5Semipalmated Plover ✓Hunting Island State Park, Saint Helena Island US-SC 32.34318, -80.46154
12Semipalmated Plover ✓Hickory Forest Beach
15Semipalmated Plover ✓Calawassie causeway
45Semipalmated Plover ✓Fish Haul Beach Park
5Semipalmated Plover ✓Edisto Beach--Helena Inlet Sound

May 12

1Semipalmated Plover ✓Burkes Beach
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Kiawah Island Banding Station (Restricted Access)
8Semipalmated Plover ✓29575, Myrtle Beach US-SC 33.64453, -78.93313
5Semipalmated Plover ✓Dollar Tree Distribution Center Pond (Be Aware of County Line)
20Semipalmated Plover ✓Hunting Island SP--Marsh Boardwalk
15Semipalmated Plover ✓Isle of Palms County Park
2Semipalmated Plover ✓1737 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach US-SC 32.68152, -79.89179
16Semipalmated Plover ✓Edisto Beach State Park
6Semipalmated Plover ✓Hunting Island SP--Lighthouse & North Beach
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Huntington Beach SP--Jetty
8Semipalmated Plover ✓Bear Island Rd

May 11

10Semipalmated Plover ✓Susie Eades Golden Pond Bird Sanctuary
12Semipalmated Plover ✓Jungle Road Park
20Semipalmated Plover ✓Shell House Road (private)
13Semipalmated Plover ✓Kiawah Island--Captain Sams Spit
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Hog Island Observation Deck
5Semipalmated Plover ✓63 Ocean Course Dr, Kiawah Island US-SC (32.6139,-80.0424)
3Semipalmated Plover ✓Marsh View Trail
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Gadsdenville Boat Landing
5Semipalmated Plover ✓Edisto Boat ride Ace Basan
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Lake Wallace
20Semipalmated Plover ✓80 Spartina Court, Pawleys Island, South Carolina, US (33.478, -79.094)
173Semipalmated Plover ✓Fish Haul Beach, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US (32.242, -80.687)
52Semipalmated Plover ✓Cape Romain NWR--Bulls Island
4Semipalmated Plover ✓Huntington Beach SP -- Sandpiper Pond observation deck
9Semipalmated Plover ✓Bull's Island Ferry
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Deveaux Bank (Restricted Access)
8Semipalmated Plover ✓Waldon Road
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
15Semipalmated Plover ✓Spring Island (restricted access)
5Semipalmated Plover ✓Adams Creek
15Semipalmated Plover ✓Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve

May 10

6Semipalmated Plover ✓Hampton Inn
40Semipalmated Plover ✓MCRD Parris Island--Elliott's Beach (Restricted Access)
1Semipalmated Plover ✓Lamaster Dairy Center (restricted access)
11Semipalmated Plover ✓Pawleys Island Nature Park and Causeway
1Semipalmated Plover ✓James Island Marsh
2Semipalmated Plover ✓Lamaster Dairy Center (restricted access)
9Semipalmated Plover ✓Folly Beach Fishing Pier