Fripp Island Birds
Sea Birds, Shore Birds, Marsh 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.

Least Tern providing shelter to its 2 day old chick earlier today. July 5, 2021. Ocean County, NJ. 🇺🇸 🐣 #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #zcreators #nikonz7ii #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored

Least Tern providing shelter to its 2 day old chick earlier today. July 5, 2021. Ocean County, NJ. 🇺🇸 🐣 #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #zcreators #nikonz7ii #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored ...

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“Sunday Scaries” - I have been after this shot for 3 summers & after many close calls I was finally able to check it off this weekend. When least tern chicks are getting food delivery they will emerge from the cover of their parents like their hair is on fire. Most of the time they run to the left or right or it’s too far away for a good photo. However, this time the adult flew in from behind me and the chick ran right towards my lens allowing me to isolate it with a good clean background. ✅ #leasttern #earthcapture #natgeoyourshot #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #bbcwildlifepotd

“Sunday Scaries” - I have been after this shot for 3 summers & after many close calls I was finally able to check it off this weekend. When least tern chicks are getting food delivery they will emerge from the cover of their parents like their hair is on fire. Most of the time they run to the left or right or it’s too far away for a good photo. However, this time the adult flew in from behind me and the chick ran right towards my lens allowing me to isolate it with a good clean background. ✅ #leasttern #earthcapture #natgeoyourshot #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #bbcwildlifepotd ...

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Newborn Least Tern struggling to get down its breakfast. Sunrise - July 2021 in theoceancounty NJ. #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeo

Newborn Least Tern struggling to get down its breakfast. Sunrise - July 2021 in theoceancounty NJ. #leasttern #audubonsociety #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_perfection #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeo ...

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It's Save a Shorebird Saturday! ❤️

Please consider making a donation to support New York City Plover Project's mission to protect these wonderful birds that nest on some of NYC's busiest beaches every summer.

Piping Plovers are endangered in New York State. You can help us help them by making a donation using the link in my bio.

Every dollar counts! Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️

#pipingplover #pipl #conservation #birds #birdsofinstagram #beachbirds #sharetheshore #pleasedonate #savethebirds #protecttheplovers #birdwatching #birding #beach #birdsofnyc #nycbirds #nyc #therockaways #nycploverproject #doitforthebirds #ploverlover

It`s Save a Shorebird Saturday! ❤️

Please consider making a donation to support New York City Plover Project`s mission to protect these wonderful birds that nest on some of NYC`s busiest beaches every summer.

Piping Plovers are endangered in New York State. You can help us help them by making a donation using the link in my bio.

Every dollar counts! Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️

#pipingplover #pipl #conservation #birds #birdsofinstagram #beachbirds #sharetheshore #pleasedonate #savethebirds #protecttheplovers #birdwatching #birding #beach #birdsofnyc #nycbirds #nyc #therockaways #nycploverproject #doitforthebirds #ploverlover
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Roseate Spoonbill~ Platalea ajaja
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f/4, 1/4000, ISO160, 400mm
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#roseatespoonbill #wadingbirds #birds_captures #raw_birds #birds_nature #bird_brilliance #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #birdsonearth #birds_perfection #nature_brilliance #planetbirds #eye_spy_birds #birdlife #birdstagram #wildplanet #bestbirdshots #best_birds_of_ig #birdsfreaks #birdselite #total_birds #InstaBirds #BirdOfTheDay #yourshotphotographer #audubonsociety #sharetheshore #sanibelisland

Roseate Spoonbill~ Platalea ajaja
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f/4, 1/4000, ISO160, 400mm
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#roseatespoonbill #wadingbirds #birds_captures #raw_birds #birds_nature #bird_brilliance #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #birdsonearth #birds_perfection #nature_brilliance #planetbirds #eye_spy_birds #birdlife #birdstagram #wildplanet #bestbirdshots #best_birds_of_ig #birdsfreaks #birdselite #total_birds #InstaBirds #BirdOfTheDay #yourshotphotographer #audubonsociety #sharetheshore #sanibelisland
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If you’ve posted up at the inlet this summer I’m sure you’ve heard this guy coming and going. He certainly makes his presence known. American Oystercatcher - Manasquan Inlet, July 2021. #oystercatcher #americanoystercatcher #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #macro_perfection #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeoyourshot

If you’ve posted up at the inlet this summer I’m sure you’ve heard this guy coming and going. He certainly makes his presence known. American Oystercatcher - Manasquan Inlet, July 2021. #oystercatcher #americanoystercatcher #birds #birdsofinstagram #best_bird_shots #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_planet #best_birds_of_world #macro_perfection #photographyinmyframe #oceanvirals #allkindsofmagic #allkindsofnature #jshn #nj #newjersey #sharetheshore #audbonsociety #earthfocus #featured_wildlife #global_creatives #planetbirds #shorebirds #whatschirping #animal_elite #macro_brilliance #birdsonearth #birds_adored #natgeoyourshot ...

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This Common tern is reminding everyone to respect their breeding boundaries. 
🐣 He/she is bringing back a meal for one of its chicks and you can get some amazing photographs here of them feeding… but we recently wrote about Shorebird Photography Etiquette (with photos) and how to get those shots in one of our recent newsletters. 
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Whats Wrong and doesn’t work?
Standing in a large group right against the ropes
Having your lenses past the ropes
Remaining standing when birds are swarming you and visibly agitated. 
🌱 When this happens, all the Terns and chicks retreat to the vegetation, back from the ropes, making photographing them difficult. Normally you would be able to photograph them just a few feet in front of you. 
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What does work/Ethical Behavior:
When the Terns seem agitated (they will come after you! 💩) drop to the ground and stay in one spot. Then, slowly crawl forward until you're in the desired position. 
By doing this, you will be able to observe and photograph some amazing natural behaviors and the birds will stay relaxed. 
Don't crowd an area with many other photographers
Bring a bag with you to remove any hazardous strings, balloons, fishing line. Continue to assess the birds behavior..
GOT IT 😃?
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BRAND AMBASSADOR:
cotton_carrier Camera/Binoc Harness
15% off with code acouplewithoutborders 
#harnessyourphotography
..
#commontern #shorebirdphotography #nickersonbeach #beachbirding #birdphotography #birdnerds #wildlifephotography #bird_freaks #birdfreaks #sonya7rIv #birdfacts
#themoreyouknow #birdsinflight #travelcouple #naturelovers #ethicalwildlifephotography #ethicalbirding #sharetheshore #tipstogetthebestpics #birdinflight

This Common tern is reminding everyone to respect their breeding boundaries.
🐣 He/she is bringing back a meal for one of its chicks and you can get some amazing photographs here of them feeding… but we recently wrote about Shorebird Photography Etiquette (with photos) and how to get those shots in one of our recent newsletters.
..
Whats Wrong and doesn’t work?
Standing in a large group right against the ropes
Having your lenses past the ropes
Remaining standing when birds are swarming you and visibly agitated.
🌱 When this happens, all the Terns and chicks retreat to the vegetation, back from the ropes, making photographing them difficult. Normally you would be able to photograph them just a few feet in front of you.
..
What does work/Ethical Behavior:
When the Terns seem agitated (they will come after you! 💩) drop to the ground and stay in one spot. Then, slowly crawl forward until you`re in the desired position.
By doing this, you will be able to observe and photograph some amazing natural behaviors and the birds will stay relaxed.
Don`t crowd an area with many other photographers
Bring a bag with you to remove any hazardous strings, balloons, fishing line. Continue to assess the birds behavior..
GOT IT 😃?
..
BRAND AMBASSADOR:
cotton_carrier Camera/Binoc Harness
15% off with code acouplewithoutborders
#harnessyourphotography
..
#commontern #shorebirdphotography #nickersonbeach #beachbirding #birdphotography #birdnerds #wildlifephotography #bird_freaks #birdfreaks #sonya7rIv #birdfacts
#themoreyouknow #birdsinflight #travelcouple #naturelovers #ethicalwildlifephotography #ethicalbirding #sharetheshore #tipstogetthebestpics #birdinflight
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Nature Tours

The Fripp Island Resort offers two Birding Nature Tours. Please follow the link below to view the availible tours and scheduling information.