Pinckney Island

Dates:

January

  • 14th – Guide: Carlos Chacon

  • 16th – Guide: Lynn Hodgson 

March

  • 6th – Guide: Lynn Hodgson 

  • 15th – Guide: Aaron Palmieri

  • 20th – Guide: Lynn Hodgson

  • 27th– Guide: Carlos Chacon

April

  • 3rd – Guide: Carlos Chacon

  • 5th – Guide: Aaron Palmieri

  • 24th – Guide: Lynn Hodgson

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Situated between the bustling communities of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, this 4000+ acre green space, surrounded by tidal creeks and salt marsh, is one of the top local birding areas at any time of the year. During the fall months, Pinckney is a favorite place for migrants moving through the area to rest and refuel before continuing on to their wintering grounds. We’ll pass through the lush Maritime Forest on the lookout for songbirds, woodpeckers, and more on our way to Ibis Pond, where the summer rookery turns to fall and winter habitat for a variety of waterbirds, warblers, sparrows, and others. Pinckney never disappoints, and there’s often plenty to see and hear right from the parking lot. Hope to see you there too!