Holy City Birding

Name: Holy City Birding
Address: Charleston, SC, US
Telephone: +18437373066

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Guided birding tours, bird walks & kids nature programs in Charleston, SC. Connecting people with birds, nature, and wonder. Happy Birding!

-Charles

About the Founder
I’ve always loved the outdoors and the quiet beauty of nature. My interest in birds began while I was working as a PGA professional at Bulls Bay Golf Club, when I noticed a small heron fishing along a pond. Curious to learn more, I used the Merlin Bird ID app and discovered it was a Green Heron. That moment sparked something in me, a fascination that quickly grew into a lifelong

passion for birds and the natural world. As I began logging my sightings in eBird, I discovered an amazing community of birders, from beginners to experts, all sharing the same joy of discovery. Birding soon became a part of my daily life and inspired me to explore Charleston’s parks, wetlands, and coastal habitats, seeing the Lowcountry through new eyes. There’s a real peace and happiness that comes from watching birds in their element. Holy City Birding was born from that feeling and from a desire to share it with others. Whether leading tours, working with kids, or introducing others to birding, my goal is to inspire curiosity, wonder, and appreciation for the world around us.

08/12/2026

New Bird Patch Has Arrived!

Meet the Blackburnian Warbler—one of North America’s most striking songbirds! With its brilliant orange throat, bold black-and-white plumage, and love of the forest canopy, this tiny warbler is always a special sight during migration.

Each Bird Patch Club package includes:
🧵 Premium embroidered Blackburnian Warbler patch
📖 Collector photo card with fascinating facts
✨ Durable vinyl sticker

Whether you’re a birder, collector, or simply love the outdoors, Bird Patch Club is a fun way to discover a new bird every month.

🇺🇸 Ships nationwide!

🔗 Join Bird Patch Club:
https://www.birdingcharleston.com/birdpatchclub

08/09/2026

Why Pitt Street Bridge?

After hundreds of visits and more than a decade exploring this place, I’m still amazed by what you can find here.

Ospreys pulling fish from the water, Clapper Rails slipping through the marsh, shorebirds working the mudflats, Black Skimmers cruising the creeks — and sometimes a few dolphins passing through.

I’ve put everything I’ve learned into my new Ultimate Birding Guide to Pitt Street Bridge, including when to visit, how the tides change the birding, what to look for throughout the year, and 20 of my favorite birds to find here.

Read the full guide here:
www.birdingcharleston.com/post/pitt-street-bridge-birding-guide

Happy Birding!
Charles

08/02/2026

🍂 Fall migration has officially begun!

One of the first songbirds to begin heading south each year is the Louisiana Waterthrush. Although they nest in parts of South Carolina, they don’t breed around Charleston. By late summer, they begin passing through our shaded swamps on their way to Central America and the Caribbean.

I filmed this bird yesterday in a shaded swamp in Park West, Mount Pleasant. It’s a great reminder that migration is happening all around us—even in our own neighborhoods.

Have you noticed any early fall migrants yet?

07/21/2026

✈️ The Top Gun of the Marsh.

Most people think terns only catch fish—but Gull-billed Terns have a different strategy.

Watch as this incredible hunter patrols the salt marsh at Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, swooping in to sn**ch fiddler crabs with remarkable precision. 🦀

Have you ever watched one hunt?

📍Pitt Street Bridge • Mount Pleasant, SC

07/17/2026

🌊 Our newest Bird Patch Club design has arrived!

Meet the Royal Tern—one of North America’s most elegant coastal seabirds. With its shaggy black crest, bright orange bill, and incredible plunge-diving skills, it’s a familiar sight along beaches and estuaries throughout the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

Each Bird Patch Club package includes:
🧵 A premium embroidered bird patch
📖 A collectible photo card with fascinating facts
✨ A durable vinyl sticker

I had a lot of fun creating this month’s design, and I hope you enjoy adding it to your collection as much as I enjoyed bringing it to life.

🍁 Coming next: The stunning Blackburnian Warbler!

Learn more or join the Bird Patch Club at holicitybirding.com

I appreciate your support!

06/25/2026

🇺🇸 The July Bald Eagle Gift Set has arrived! 🦅

I’m really excited to share this one with you. The Bald Eagle is one of America’s most iconic birds, making it the perfect release as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary this Fourth of July.

Each Bald Eagle Gift Set includes:
🦅 Premium embroidered patch
🎯 Matching vinyl sticker
📬 Full-color educational fact card

I think this is one of the most realistic bird patches we’ve created yet, and I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Available now at HolyCityBirding.com.

Happy Fourth of July, and thank you all for supporting Holy City Birding! ❤️🤍💙

05/09/2026

The May Bird Patch Club patch has arrived — the Burrowing Owl 🦉

One of North America’s most unique owls, Burrowing Owls spend much of their time on the ground rather than in trees. This species also became a memorable bird for many Charleston birders this winter after a rare individual spent several months around Fort Sumter.

Each Bird Patch Club delivery includes:
• Embroidered bird patch
• Collectible bird card
• Sticker

Start your collection at birdingcharleston.com

Use code BIRD10 for 10% off your first Bird Patch Club cycle.

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Telephone

+18437373066

Website

http://birdingcharleston.com/

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