Fripp Island Birds
Over 80 species of birds reside on Fripp Island. Birds travel from all over the country to visit Fripp during our warm summer season. The birds love Fripp so much that the National Audubon society named Fripp Island an Important Bird Area.
Some of the species you can view at Fripp are:
- Osprey
- White Ibis
- Red Throated Loon
- Black Skimmer
- Double Crested Cormorant
- Scoter
- Old Squaw
- Great Blue Heron
Visit the South Carolina Audubon Society for more information.
Want to learn more about bird species on Fripp? Check out a full list of the birds on Fripp Island.
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Heading to the beach this summer? 🏖️ Birds that nest on beaches and other coastal habitats face many challenges, like human development, storms, and sea-level rise.
That`s why it`s so important to help protect coastal birds by giving them the space they need to nest, rest, and feed. And now you can inspire others to #ShareTheShore with our merch, available for a limited time only.
Tap the link in our bio to choose your favorite product—from tote bags to towels and more—and all purchases will support Audubon’s conservation work.
1️⃣ A Laughing Gull peers at a Share the Shore tote bag.
2️⃣ A Share the Shore beach towel on the sand.
3️⃣ A Share the Shore tote bag hanging on rocks on the beach
All 📷: Nancy Borowick (nancyborowick)
We`re calling on beachgoers everywhere to make beaches safer for birds by avoiding their nesting areas this #MemorialDay weekend and throughout the summer. 🏖️
If you spent the weekend along Florida`s beaches, you might have seen Audubon_FL’s bird stewards out in full force at certain locations where people and beach-nesting birds commingle. These important ambassadors for nature help visitors learn about coastal birds to better understand what`s happening inside posted areas.
What else can you do to help #ShareTheShore with these nesting birds at the beach? Tap the link in our bio to find out!
Black Skimmers, including chicks, gather on the beach. 📷: Douglas DeFelice/Audubon Photography Awards
Wilson`s Plovers are slightly larger than several of the small plovers in the family, and they have a more southerly distribution, living on beaches along the southern Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.
Don’t forget to #ShareTheShore with this adorable plover and our other beloved coastal birds if you’re heading to the beach this summer! You can help keep them safe by giving them at least 100 feet of space so they can nest and rest. 💖
A Wilson`s Plover parent stays close to its chick on the beach. 📷: Jean Hall/Audubon Photography Awards
Where do weanlings (elephant seal pups who are no longer nursing) go on their first trip at sea?
Without any teaching, or any help from their fellow weanlings, these brave young voyagers venture to sea and learn how to navigate the North Pacific and find food. How do they find their way? Do the males and females instinctively follow the same routes as the adults?
Researchers at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are trying to answer these questions. Among the 15 weanlings tracked over the past 2 years, scientists have found a lot of individual variation. Many weanlings headed northward along the coast or just off the continental shelf near the Pacific northwest. But one weanling stayed near the Channel Islands off southern California, and another spent most of her time off the coast of Alaska!
We are just beginning to understand where the weanlings go. Join us in April to start #WatchingThoseWeanlings and follow this year’s 10 intrepid explorers on their journeys: https://www.calpoly-viplab.com/satellite-tags
That’s a wrap for #WinterWildlifeWonders! Thank you for following along these past 8 weeks as we shared fun facts about elephant seals and ways to be a steward in their protection.
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📷: Kathleen Curtis
Image Description: A close-up shot of a group of weanlings with silver fur laying next to one another.
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"EEKKK! Did you see that little clutch of eggs hidden among the sand?!
While you may be going on Easter egg hunts this Sunday, western snowy plovers, small federally threatened shorebirds that weigh about the same as two AA batteries, are looking for a place to put their nests!
All along beaches of the Pacific coast, mated pairs are reuniting to find the ideal “neighborhood” to rear their young! Males will scour the beach, scraping the sand where suitable nest spots occur, and wait for the female to take her pick. Finally, the female will lay 3 perfectly camouflaged eggs in the sand.
Did you find it difficult to find the eggs? In order to prevent beach-goers from accidently stepping on eggs or scaring the parents away from their nests, many state parks install fencing around the sensitive habitat during the breeding season (March-August). We can #SharetheShore with these little birds by walking along the wet sand by the ocean.
Photo description: Sandy-colored egg hidden among dune vegetation. Credit: K. Sinclair/USFWS
Heading to the beach this #LaborDay? Remember to give birds the space they need to safely nest and rest. 🏖️
You can #ShareTheShore by respecting posted signs about nesting and other off-limits areas and keep your pet leashed whenever you’re near birds. Playful dogs want everyone involved in the fun, but their antics can wreak havoc on shorebird colonies in a matter of seconds. Birds like these Least Terns perceive dogs as predators, even if the dogs aren’t chasing them.
Tap the link in our bio to find more ways to become a #BirdFriendly beachgoer.
A Least Tern with its chick near an egg on the beach. 📷: Jim Verhagen/Audubon Photography Awards
✨ The birds are back in town! ✨ In North Carolina, that is.
Spring migration and early nesting birds are starting to ramp up on the state`s coast, with Brown Pelicans, Great Egrets, and others, beginning their courting and nesting rituals on the Cape Fear River and beyond. 🐣
Tap the link in our bio to learn from audubon_nc what this season will look like and how you can help nesting shorebirds by finding ways to #ShareTheShore.
A Great Egret building a nest. 📷: Mary Giraulo/Audubon Photography Awards
Beach-nesting and other coastal birds have begun laying eggs along Florida`s coasts and on rooftops in coastal areas. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must try to find safe habitats away from human disturbance, storms, and predators to successfully raise their chicks.
Sea and shorebirds lay their eggs right on the sand. If they can’t find suitable beach habitat, some birds resort to nesting on large, gravel rooftops. Tampa Bay area threatened species, like the American Oystercatcher, Least Tern, and Black Skimmer, perceive people as a threat and will take flight whenever they get too close.
Want to learn how you can #ShareTheShore and help birds raise their next generation of chicks to adulthood? Tap the link in our bio to brush up on guidance from Audubon_FL.
An American Oystercatchers adult and chick on the beach. 📷 : Holley Short/Audubon (Note: This photo was taken as part of a monitoring program—please remember to give nesting shorebirds their space at the beach.)
The Fripp Island Resort offers two Birding Nature Tours. Please follow the link below to view the availible tours and scheduling information.
