Conservation / Paradise Lost: Hidden Nature Trails in Palmetto Bluff Within Palmetto Bluff, there are 20 miles of wandering trails waiting to be explored. Continue reading to learn more about the Palmetto Bluff nature trails. SEP 2022 5 min Read5 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: August Spotlight Survey Every year in August, on nights with no moon, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy conducts its annual Spotlight Survey. This survey is designed to provide an accurate estimate of Palmetto Bluff’s... AUG 2022 4 min Read4 min Read
Conservation / Palmetto Bluff Preserved: Cataloging Artifacts Found at the Bluff History is the fabric of our community, and with the help of our on-site archaeologists, Dr. Mary Socci and Katie Epps, we’re expanding what we know about those who came... AUG 2022 2 min Read2 min Read
Conservation / Explore the Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge The Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge encompasses 4,000 acres of natural Lowcountry paradise. Read on to learn more about visiting this renowned natural oasis. AUG 2022 5 min Read5 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: July Eye to the Sky Throughout May and June, my eyes were not to the sky as my wife and I were busy welcoming our own little songbird into the world. Thankfully, we had residents... JUL 2022 5 min Read5 min Read
Sporting Life / In the Field: April Eye to the Sky Don't forget to download the April bird checklist! Click here or scroll to the bottom for this month's guide. “Trilllllllpip… Trilllllllpip…” Did you hear that? That was the sound of... APR 2022 4 min Read4 min Read
Sporting Life / In the Field: March Eye to the Sky February was a fickle month this year and could not decide if it was going to be hot or cold. Depending on what day someone participated in the Great Backyard... MAR 2022 7 min Read7 min Read
Sporting Life / In the Field: February Eye to the Sky Did you hear a chickadee singing in January? I used to believe that birds singing in the winter were just confused by a brief warm spell and thought spring had... FEB 2022 4 min Read4 min Read
Conservation / From Dusk to Dawn: Bats in the Winter What do bats in South Carolina do in the winter? The winter activities of southeastern bats are as diverse as the bats themselves. If you are in the habit of looking... FEB 2022 8 min Read8 min Read
Sporting Life / In the Field: January Eye to the Sky December 15th was the perfect day for the 2021 Christmas Bird Count. The weather was cool and sunny with little wind to affect bird activity. This year’s count started off... JAN 2022 6 min Read6 min Read
Conservation / From Dusk to Dawn: 2021 Recap Throughout this monthly series, we’ve learned about Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Research + Education Coordinator Lydia Moore’s important work researching and studying the bats of the Bluff. We’ve dispelled myths, learned... DEC 2021 2 min Read2 min Read
Sporting Life / In the Field: December Eye to the Sky November was a relatively quiet month for unique bird sightings. We did not have a snow goose grace us with its presence as one did last November, but we did... DEC 2021 6 min Read6 min Read