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These are locations that are in the area we live. If I have visited any of these locations, my notes will be in the Journal pages.

Pinckney Island NWF - near Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The entrance is 1/2 mile west of Hilton Head Island, SC off of U.S. Highway 278. The island lies between Skull Creek (the Intracoastal Waterway) and Mackay Creek. There is a parking area with space for 30 or so vehicles. There are several miles of walking trails, bicycles are frequently used on the graveled walkways (no motorized vehicles). Some of the 'off-road' walkways would not be suitable for bicycles. I have seen and photographed white ibis, herons and egrets, as well as osprey's on the island.
From the parking area to 'Ibis Pond' is a short walk (5-8 minutes), the tidal pond supports many waders, and since foot and bicycle traffic is nearby, most of the birds do not spook easily. Further down the walkway (about another 10 minutes) there is a freshwater pond on the right that supports some waders, and a population of the 'duck like' category, along with a gator or two tossed in for excitement. I have gone further into the island, but so far have found the greatest concentration of birds in/on the first two 'ponds'. More information is available at http://pinckneyisland.fws.gov/index.htm

Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island State Park is one of the most popular state parks and beach areas in South Carolina. Camping, the historic lighthouse, lagoon, fishing pier and nature trails. Hunting Island is not just another beach... it's a nature and wildlife paradise... Avian photographers will find many varieties of shorebirds here. There are two brackish water lagoons past the end of the Lighthouse Trail. Follow the trail to the end and there is a small lagoon there, but the water level has been very low and here has not been much activity. Continue along the beach until you are almost at the campground, and you will find another lagoon (much larger) with many wader varieties. There are not many real hidey-holes so be prepared to 'creep along'. Depending upon the season, keep the 'deet' handy! For more information about Hunting Island, look at http://huntingisland.com


	My Locations These are locations that are in the area we live. If I have visited any of these locations, my notes will be in the Journal pages. Pinckney Island NWF - near Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina The entrance is 1/2 mile west of Hilton Head Island, SC off of U.S. Highway 278. The island lies between Skull Creek (the Intracoastal Waterway) and Mackay Creek. There is a parking area with space for 30 or so vehicles. There are several miles of walking trails, bicycles are frequently used on the graveled walkways (no motorized vehicles). Some of the 'off-road' walkways would not be suitable for bicycles. I have seen and photographed white ibis, herons and egrets, as well as osprey's on the island. From the parking area to 'Ibis Pond' is a short walk (5-8 minutes), the tidal pond supports many waders, and since foot and bicycle traffic is nearby, most of the birds do not spook easily. Further down the walkway (about another 10 minutes) there is a freshwater pond on the right that supports some waders, and a population of the 'duck like' category, along with a gator or two tossed in for excitement. I have gone further into the island, but so far have found the greatest concentration of birds in/on the first two 'ponds'. More information is available at http://pinckneyisland.fws.gov/index.htm Hunting Island State Park Hunting Island State Park is one of the most popular state parks and beach areas in South Carolina. Camping, the historic lighthouse, lagoon, fishing pier and nature trails. Hunting Island is not just another beach... it's a nature and wildlife paradise... Avian photographers will find many varieties of shorebirds here. There are two brackish water lagoons past the end of the Lighthouse Trail. Follow the trail to the end and there is a small lagoon there, but the water level has been very low and here has not been much activity. Continue along the beach until you are almost at the campground, and you will find another lagoon (much larger) with many wader varieties. There are not many real hidey-holes so be prepared to 'creep along'. Depending upon the season, keep the 'deet' handy! For more information about Hunting Island, look at http://huntingisland.com

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