Birding Tours
Schedule
Sun Mar 22 2026 at 07:30 am to 09:30 am
UTC-04:00Location
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29414 | Charleston Afb, SC
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is happy to announce birding tours with instructor Bob Heise are back! Beginner and intermediate birders will see resident and migrating birds, includingAnhinga, herons, ibis, ducks, hawks, owls and Wood Storks. Migrants like vireos, warblers, buntings and orioles occur and, of course, the Bald Eagle! Magnolia has one of the largest and most easily accessible heron rookeries in the state to observe bird behavior.
Magnolia thrives on its natural history making it a perfect ‘hot spot’ for birding! The diverse habit within the garden includes swamps, ponds, and a mixed pine and hardwood forest, plus the Ashley River. To date, eBird lists 268 birds that have been reported at Magnolia and the Audubon Swamp.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens has a strong birding history. John J. Audubon was here in the early 1800’s, doing drawings and collecting specimens. The Magnolia House features Audubon prints and paintings from local artists and has a separate gallery displaying birds of the Lowcountry.
About Robert
Robert Heise has been birding across North America for 40 years studying bird identification and migration. What started as a simple hobby, became a lifelong passion creating over 500 checklists that includes 600+ bird species. He has gained certification from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and participated in county and state bird census’ and multiple Christmas Bird Counts. He has been a birding interpreter leading field trips and implementing educational workshops, including Enchanted Rock State Park in Texas. He currently lives in Summerville, SC, where he leads a local bird club.
Additional Information
● Meet in front of the Magnolia House
● Beginner to intermediate birding
● About 2 miles of walking
● What to bring: water, bug spray, binoculars
Admission is not included. If you would like to explore the gardens after the tour, please stop by the Welcome Center to purchase an admission ticket.
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Where is it happening?
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29414, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-7109, United States, Charleston AfbEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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