Untamed Lowcountry: Nature Column | Hilton Head Island Packet

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

At seven weeks old, the island’s beloved eaglets are starting to stretch their wings — and appetites. Here’s how to watch them grow.

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

Untamed Lowcountry

Endangered right whales spotted off Hilton Head. Watch the video

January 17, 2026 at 4:30 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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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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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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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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Hilton Head’s popular pair of eagles welcomes first egg of the season

Updated November 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Bluffton Packet

From fairway to freedom: Bluffton golf community rescues stranded manatee

Updated November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM

South Carolina

Rare prehistoric, endangered fish washes ashore on SC coast. Here’s where, what we know

November 22, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Crime & Public Safety

SC police rescue 52 snakes from abandoned breeding operation

Updated November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM

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Deceased bottlenose dolphin washes ashore in Hilton Head, but what killed it? What we know

Updated November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM

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Your guide to best spotting a river otter in the SC Lowcountry to get that perfect Instagram

November 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM

South Carolina

Where do SC alligators go in the winter? Turns out not far at all

November 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM

South Carolina

Alligators caught fighting on this SC island. Watch the wild brawl on video here

Updated November 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM

South Carolina

Manatee sightings break SC record. Here’s how many were spotted & where

Updated October 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Untamed Lowcountry

Yes, deer can swim, and some are making the trek between islands in Beaufort County

October 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Untamed Lowcountry

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

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

Endangered right whales spotted off Hilton Head. Watch the video

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

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

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

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

Hilton Head’s popular pair of eagles welcomes first egg of the season

From fairway to freedom: Bluffton golf community rescues stranded manatee

Rare prehistoric, endangered fish washes ashore on SC coast. Here’s where, what we know

SC police rescue 52 snakes from abandoned breeding operation

Deceased bottlenose dolphin washes ashore in Hilton Head, but what killed it? What we know

Your guide to best spotting a river otter in the SC Lowcountry to get that perfect Instagram

Where do SC alligators go in the winter? Turns out not far at all

Alligators caught fighting on this SC island. Watch the wild brawl on video here

Manatee sightings break SC record. Here’s how many were spotted & where

Yes, deer can swim, and some are making the trek between islands in Beaufort County