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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.

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Locations where Black-bellied Whistling-Duck has been recently reported in South Carolina

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

July 5

2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 3050 SC-174, Edisto Island US-SC 32.59981, -80.34449
1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Pinckney Island NWR--Ibis Pond (ONLY FOR BIRDING AT IBIS POND)
6Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Savannah NWR--Laurel Hill Wildlife Dr

July 4

2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Savannah NWR--Kingfisher Pond Recreation Area
1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Laurel Hill Wildlife Dr, Hardeeville US-SC 32.16565, -81.11533
5Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Pinckney Island NWR
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Dolphin Head Recreation Area (restricted access)

July 3

5Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 165 Oak Forest Rd, Bluffton US-SC 32.27562, -80.85087
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck The Preserve (restricted access)
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 25 Basil Ct, Bluffton US-SC 32.26719, -80.98258
4Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Bill Baker Park
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 189 Spring Island Dr, Okatie US-SC 32.30656, -80.82373

July 2

2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 121 Hannahan Ln, Green Pond US-SC 32.55591, -80.45686
1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 20 Outer Banks Way, Daufuskie Island US-SC 32.13192, -80.83879

July 1

1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Pinckney Island NWR--Starr Pond (ONLY FOR BIRDING AT STARR POND)
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Goat Island Road & Marina
8Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 69 Lawton Rd, Hilton Head Island US-SC 32.13919, -80.78753

June 30

1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Benton Pond
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Bonneau Ferry WMA
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 1464–1476 Bonneau Ferry Dr, Cordesville US-SC 33.08740, -79.88461
1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Lawton Canal Road
1Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Laurel Hill Wildlife Dr, Hardeeville US-SC 32.15679, -81.10790
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Huguen-on Birds (Smith/Zadik yard list 2.0)
2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Home

June 29

3Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Lawton Stables
6Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort US-SC 32.23396, -80.77908

June 28

2Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Willshire Sod Farm, Ketch Cir, Santee US-SC (33.4538,-80.5577)