This is it folks. May through July each year. One of the most incredible natural spectacles happens right here on the South Carolina coast each summer for just three months. Yearly, we have this window of opportunity to witness the complete life cycle of up to eight species of seabirds during their nesting season.

This amazing event follows directly after another wonder of nature: the spring Shorebird migration (April thru May). Just as the Whimbrel, Red Knot and the last of the spring migrants are departing for summer breeding grounds, the seabirds begin their courting rituals and nest building right here along the south east coast.

The nesting species are the magnificent Brown Pelican, the amazing diving terns: Royal, Sandwich, and Gull-billed Terns, the one-of-kind Black Skimmer, our local favorite Oyster Catcher, and last but not least the Laughing Gulls. Additionally, on the edges of these busy rookeries, we can also find the Willet, Clapper Rail, Least Tern, and Wilson's Plover, all are nesting.

During this window we visit any of these three rookeries(4 really, 2 are in the harbor): 1/The Charleston Harbor (Crab bank & Castle Pinckney), 2/Deveaux Bank (at the mouth of the Edisto River), and 3/ Tomkins Island, situated off Turtle Island between Daufuskie and Tybee Island. All in a small 18&1/2' aluminum, shallow water boat with room for me and up to 4 photographers and nature lovers.

Witness this natural wonder of the world in our own backyard. Witness in person the rich biodiversity of our coastal region. 

So put a group of 3 up to 4 people together or just do a private with 1 or 2, choose one of the three locations and we'll schedule your outing for one of the predetermined dates and times posted on the website (these are all chosen for the best light and tide levels needed to witness this spectacle of nature.