The Wonder of Wintering Birds
January 23, 2026 – January 24, 2026
Join us for an educational evening, January 23, to discuss the Wintering Birds of the Carolina Bight. Featuring a roundtable discussion with topics ranging from what food is best in the winter for birds, the role of native plants and the important work being done on Pritchards Island. The following morning, January 24, there will be morning and afternoon tours in the City of Beaufort and at Hunting Island State Park.
January 23, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Tabby Place, Beaufort, SC
- Beer, Wine and Soda
- Lowcountry Boil Dinner, Pulled Pork, Mac and Cheese
- Casual attire
- Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Andy Jones, Executive Director of the Spring Island Trust and Lowcountry Institute
- Dr. Travis Folk, Wildlife Biologist and Co-Owner Folk Land Management
- Warren Parker, Executive Director of Pritchards Island Research & Living Shores Coalition (PIRLS)
January 24, 2026
Tour Offerings in the City of Beaufort and at Hunting Island State Park
Morning and early afternoon tours offered in the City of Beaufort and discover the wintering shorebirds of the Carolina Bight at Hunting Island State Park!

