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| Many South Carolina shorebirds are in
decline due to chronic disturbances and habitat loss from
development. Shorebirds endure long migrations, and their time in
South Carolina must be spent resting and feeding. For example, the
Red Knot travels nearly 20,000 miles round-trip from the
southern tip of Argentina to its Arctic breeding grounds. These
birds must double their weight in order to complete their journey.
Some knots can be seen on our local beaches between winter and May. Birds on public beaches can be
disturbed 50 times a day, causing them to disappear over the ocean
and never reach their next stop. Children, dogs and bicyclists
charging through a flock of birds are a huge threat to these birds.
Enjoy the shorebirds from a distance. |
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