Shem Creek is home to many water birds. | Photo by @bonniemariie
Whether you enjoy spotting them on your walks along the beach, watching them play around your backyard feeder, or have made a trip to the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw, here’s a guide to help spot our feathered friends — from land to marsh and everywhere in between.
Join the experts
Charleston County Parks has an extensive birding program and several regular events you can join to learn about local species.
Vicious Biscuit 5th Anniversary Celebration | 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Vicious Biscuit Summerville | Price of purchase | Celebrate the biscuit shop’s fifth anniversary with $5 favorites like The Vicious, Hen Solo, and cranberry mimosas.
The Den in Bloom: Summer of Rosé | 5 p.m. | The Den at Frannie & The Fox | Price of purchase | Venture to this cozy, floral-filled escape featuring Sewing Down South + Sojourn Pottery for a happy hour, dinner, or laid-back night out.
Coffee with a Cause | 7:30-9 a.m. | Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Event Space | $10 | Enjoy a cup of joe while you support East Cooper Habitat for Humanity.
Mommy & Me Bouquets | 9-10 a.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | $13 | Free with Museum Admission | You and your little one will take home a beautiful bouquet you designed and built together, guided by the floral experts at The Flower Cottage.
Friday, July 25
Grand Opening Mahjong Retail Space | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Madison Miller Decor, Johns Island | Free entry | Sip, shop, and celebrate the opening of a new mahjong retail space.
Operation Overnight Family Night | Friday, July 25-Saturday, July 26 | 4 p.m. | Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant | $55 | Join an evening of hands-on activities, larger-than-life games, and interactive learning — plus spend the night aboard the USS Yorktown.
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Let us introduce you to Snow Monkeys, a new Johns Island restaurant serving French and Japanese flavors. You can try the ricotta gnocchi and Tokyo salad at 3297 Maybank Hwy., in the former Bar Copa space. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
Charleston County officials are looking to build another landfill because the Bees Ferry Landfill is filling up fast. It has around 15 years before it’s full, and officials are working to extend its life. Did you know? Finding land, environmental testing, and construction for a new site could take up to 10 years. (The Post and Courier)
Number
$12.5 million. That’s how much a home on Hilton Head Island recently sold for, setting a new real estate record. The 6,500 sqft home has six bedrooms and an infinity pool that overlooks a sunken fire pit. Take a look around. (The Post and Courier)
Festival
The 2025 Sweetgrass Festival returns to Mount Pleasant’s Memorial Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The treasured tradition celebrates Gullah Geechee heritage + the art of basket making, and will feature live performances, vendors, and family activities. (WCIV)
Eat
Hungry? Beautiful South is now offering its signature Dim Sum every day, not just on Sundays. You can look forward to the weekend menu, which includes brunch-inspired additions such as Hong Kong-Style French Toast and an egg sandwich on house-made milk bread.
Wellness
On Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., join Marsh & Magnolia and Skin Pharm for an evening focused on skin care and personalized sun protection. Skin Pharm will offer complimentary skin consultations + guests can customize a sun hat.
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendar: on Saturday, Oct. 25, Skinful Halloween, a costume party, will return to Building 64 in North Charleston. Look forward to performances from Waka Flocka Flame + DJ Whoo Kid, dancing, circus acts, and art installations. Get your tickets. (Holy City Sinner)
Outdoors
Ready to hit the trail, Charleston? On Thursday, July 24, at 9 a.m., join the South Carolina 7 expedition team and Mayor Will Haynie at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park for an educational 6-mile hike across the iconic Ravenel Bridge. Pro tip: Bring water + sunscreen.*
About a month ago, an osprey nicknamed “Big Rich” by the Charleston County Parks team was rescued by lifeguard Richard Miller, the bird’s namesake. Miller spotted the bird struggling in the waves near the Folly Beach Pier. He paddled out on his rescue board and brought the bird safely to shore.
At the Avian Medical Clinic, the team discovered the osprey was entangled in fishing line and had been hooked three separate times. Big Rich has been in the Center for Birds of Prey’s care, and is now in an outdoor enclosure — gaining strength and healing more each day.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
An early night out sounds like my cup of tea. This Thursday, July 25, Share House is hosting “Please Leave By 9” — a happy hour-style event made for the early birds who like to be tucked in before the stroke of a new day. At the event, guests can enjoy cocktails, a LowCountry Oysters raw bar, and live music from The Regulars.
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