Birders of St. James
St. James Birding
Fall is a great season for birding. Explore St James' public birding at Waterway Park, the fire pit at Regency, and Founders Nature Trail. We are on the Atlantic Flyway. Are you ready?
Check out the pictures and details below. Share your sightings with us, including where and when you saw them. Your favorite spot just might make our list on our exclusive go-to page for birding hot spots in and around St. James.
Birding Hot Spots & Guided Walks
Bird walk registration link is below.
Waterway Park, St. James
An easy birding opportunity though can sometimes be busy with dog walkers and joggers. Donated bird feeders bring in a host of birds with seating nearby. Details here.
The Founders Club, St. James
Did you know that just behind the pool at Founders Club is a secluded nature trail, leading through a remote woodland edge with benches overlooking the vast marsh leading to the ICW. Details here.
The "Fire Pit" clearing, St. James
A secret jewel right here in St. James is this seldom used clearing along Jump & Run Creek. Bring a chair and sit quietly near the shore and let the birding begin! Details here.
St. James Hot Spot
Coming up soon, another SJ special place where birding is King!
St. James Hot Spot
Another awesome "Hot Spot" coming your way. Watch this space!
St. James Hot Spot
Stay tuned for another Birding Hot Spot right here in St. James. Maybe you know of one too!
Birding Hot Spots Outside of St. James
Carolina Beach State Park, New Hanover Co.
Huntington Beach State Park, SC
Exceptional coastal viewing for migratory birds, shorebirds, and waterfowl, especially around the fresh/saltwater marshes and jetties, including rare sightings like the roseate spoonbill. More.
May Moor Park, Oak Island, NC
Another Birding Hot Spot coming soon!
Stay tuned for another Birding Hot Spot near
St. James. Maybe you know of one too!
Another Birding Hot Spot coming soon!
Stay tuned for another Birding Hot Spot near
St. James. Maybe you know of one too!
Another Birding Hot Spot coming soon!
Stay tuned for another Birding Hot Spot near St. James. Maybe you know of one too!
Birding opportunities are plentiful around our region. In fact, birding in North Carolina is very popular. Whether you are just getting started, a backyard birder, or a seasoned bird-nerd, join us in exploring these important pieces of our diversity-rich land here in coastal Brunswick County.
"In the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught". - Baba Dioum
Guided Bird Walks
Birders of St. James offers resident bird walks, led by our experienced expert, Hugh Shaw. You are invited to expand your knowledge while having fun at the same time. Walks are not difficult. Just another great reason to live here!
Since birding is best accomplished in small groups, we ask that you register with our "Walk Group" so that we can schedule and set up our bird walks for the best possible outcome. It must be noted however, that the birds will not read our memo and may not show up, or the weather may not cooperate.
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Once registered you will receive an email with walk details and rules.
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With limited space, this is "First come, first served."
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Send your contact information through this form:
Bird walk locations are based on seasonal trends.
The Hooded Merganser is a fall favorite!
Carpooling is required due to site parking limits.