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This wading bird’s nests in Port Royal rose 3,700% in 3 years. How to see them

The town’s popular rookery may be running out of room. Eleven species of birds built 800 nests last year alone. ‘It’s so amazing,’ naturalist says

Updated March 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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Hilton Head property has a nest cam of ospreys. Watch one fly from the roost

Updated March 10, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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‘Birds are everywhere’ at Port Royal wetland. But access to them has changed

Updated March 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM

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Ospreys return to popular Hilton Head nest cam. Here’s how to watch them

Updated March 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Drone video shows washed out road to Coosaw Island being repaired

March 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM

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Spreading their wings: Hilton Head eaglets start to branch out at 2 months old

Updated March 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM

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Video captures Hilton Head's eaglet flapping wings, stands on edge of nest

March 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM

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Here for the winter, long-billed Curlew spotted on SC barrier island

Updated February 25, 2026 at 11:19 AM

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Photos show Lennox Lewis training on Hilton Head to defend his heavyweight title

Updated February 21, 2026 at 9:40 AM

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Photos show when Muhammad Ali came to Hilton Head for medical treatment

Updated February 21, 2026 at 9:40 AM

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Boxing greats Ali and Lewis were once on Hilton Head, each fighting their own fight

February 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Watch drone video flying over redfish as they swim in a SC marsh at low tide

Updated February 18, 2026 at 9:35 AM

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Drone video shows hundreds of redfish in SC marsh at low tide in the winter

Updated February 18, 2026 at 8:56 AM

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Hilton Head’s eaglets reach the 7-week mark. How much longer until they fly?

Updated February 14, 2026 at 12:31 PM

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When will alligators return to the SC Lowcountry? Sooner than you may think

February 8, 2026 at 1:58 PM

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5 calves of highly endangered whale species spotted off SC coast so far this season. Here’s where

February 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Hilton Head’s first great white shark of the season is on the move. Here’s where she’s gone

Updated January 29, 2026 at 8:41 AM

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Endangered right whales spotted off Hilton Head. Watch the video

January 17, 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Rare, endangered prehistoric fish washes ashore in SC for 3rd time in 2 months. Here’s where

January 16, 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Second Hilton Head eagle egg hatches, nest now home to two eaglets. Watch them grow here

December 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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Popular Hilton Head eagle couple welcomes first eaglet of winter. Here’s how to watch hatchings

Updated December 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM

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There are more wild pigs in SC than ever & they’re costing millions. What to know

December 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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Winter is a great time to see dolphins in Hilton Head. Here’s how to get the best look

December 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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Hilton Head gets first great white shark of season early this year. How long will sharks stay?

Updated December 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM

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Hilton Head’s beloved bald eagles welcome second egg to the nest

Updated November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM

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This wading bird’s nests in Port Royal rose 3,700% in 3 years. How to see them

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Hilton Head property has a nest cam of ospreys. Watch one fly from the roost

‘Birds are everywhere’ at Port Royal wetland. But access to them has changed

Ospreys return to popular Hilton Head nest cam. Here’s how to watch them

Drone video shows washed out road to Coosaw Island being repaired

Spreading their wings: Hilton Head eaglets start to branch out at 2 months old

Video captures Hilton Head's eaglet flapping wings, stands on edge of nest

Here for the winter, long-billed Curlew spotted on SC barrier island

Photos show Lennox Lewis training on Hilton Head to defend his heavyweight title

Photos show when Muhammad Ali came to Hilton Head for medical treatment

Boxing greats Ali and Lewis were once on Hilton Head, each fighting their own fight

Watch drone video flying over redfish as they swim in a SC marsh at low tide

Drone video shows hundreds of redfish in SC marsh at low tide in the winter

Hilton Head’s eaglets reach the 7-week mark. How much longer until they fly?

When will alligators return to the SC Lowcountry? Sooner than you may think

5 calves of highly endangered whale species spotted off SC coast so far this season. Here’s where

Hilton Head’s first great white shark of the season is on the move. Here’s where she’s gone

Endangered right whales spotted off Hilton Head. Watch the video

Rare, endangered prehistoric fish washes ashore in SC for 3rd time in 2 months. Here’s where

Second Hilton Head eagle egg hatches, nest now home to two eaglets. Watch them grow here

Popular Hilton Head eagle couple welcomes first eaglet of winter. Here’s how to watch hatchings

There are more wild pigs in SC than ever & they’re costing millions. What to know

Winter is a great time to see dolphins in Hilton Head. Here’s how to get the best look

Hilton Head gets first great white shark of season early this year. How long will sharks stay?

Hilton Head’s beloved bald eagles welcome second egg to the nest