Outings are typically held monthly on a Saturday morning. In case of inclement weather, you may call the walk leader (if one is listed) for last minute changes or cancellations. We also list outings scheduled by other area bird clubs or organizations which are of special interest to our club.

Greenville County Bird Club Ongoing Outings:

When: Third Saturday of each month
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park, Greenville County, SC
See details of time and place to meet in the list of outings below.
An updated Park bird list and monthly records can be found on our Projects page under “Lake Conestee Nature Park”. More information about the Park is available at http://www.conesteepark.com/

When: Seasonal, September 1st through December 1st
Where: Hawk Watch at Caesar's Head State Park
Contact: If you are interested in helping out, contact Jeff Catlin: jcatlin@gcbirdclub.org
Comments: Hawk watch is dependent on both the weather and available personnel. For more information about the Hawk Watch program, visit our hawk watch page.
Caesar's Head Hawk Watch Video.

Greenville County Bird Club Currently Scheduled Outings:

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: David Kirk
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot on Spanco Drive near the dam.

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Event: Annual North American Migrating Bird Count
Leader: JB Hines
Comments: JB will supply details of the count organization closer to the date. An expanded version of the monthly outing to Lake Conestee Nature Park will be part of this year’s Migrating Bird Count (see below).

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Event: Big Day at Conestee.
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. until ………….
Leader: Paul Serridge
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot on Spanco Drive near the dam. Anyone interested in an early start can meet the leader at 7 a.m. at the LCNP entrance at the old municipal stadium at 840 Mauldin Rd (opposite Fed Ex) to bird the north lake area before going to the trailhead parking lot on Spanco Drive at 8. This outing is part of this year’s Migrating Bird Count (see above). With a little luck we will break the 1-day species count in the park which stands at 73.

When: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Where: Landsford Canal SP, Catawba, SC (on the Catawba River near Lancaster, SC). See http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/916.aspx
Time: All day trip.
Leader: Linda Sharp
Comments: Meet in the Earth Fare parking lot on Pelham Rd near the junction with I-85 (Exit 54) at 6.45 to carpool to the park (~ 100 miles drive each way). Bring lunch and SC State Parks Pass (otherwise $2 entry fee). We will walk about 3 – 4 miles while birding. The park is a prime nesting area for Prothonotary Warblers (nest-box monitoring program) and has a pair of resident Bald Eagles.

When: Saturday May 8, 2010
Where: Blue Wall Preserve and FENCE
Time: 8:00 a.m. until around 3 p.m.
Leader: Jerry Johnson
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the Dollar Family Store parking lot opposite the entrance to Lake Lanier on Hwy 176 (coming from Landrum, this is just after crossing into NC). We will spend the morning at the Blue Wall Preserve, have lunch in Landrum and then go to FENCE (Field Equestrian Nature Center) which, although close to the Blue Wall, has a completely different habitat and is a great place in the spring.

When: Saturday, May 15, 2009
Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. until noon.
Leader: Paul Serridge
Comments: Meet at 8 a.m. in the trailhead parking lot on Spanco Drive near the dam.

Outings Sponsored by Other Organizations:

Organization: Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society
When: First Saturday of each month
Time: October through May: 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and
June through September: 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Where: Beaver Lake Sanctuary (meet at gazebo)
Comments: There is no charge for this walk and visitors are always welcome. All of the walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers, who are familiar with both the birds and the local area.

Organization: Henderson County Bird Club
When: Second Saturday of each month
Time: October through May: 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and
June through September: 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Where: Jackson Park (meet at Admin Bldg parking lot)
Comments: There is no charge for this walk and visitors are always welcome. All of the walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers, who are familiar with both the birds and the local area.

Ventures, Incorporated: has a regular schedule of outings in the Carolinas, throughout the United States as well as Internationally. For details, visit their web site at www.birdventures.com.