Alligator Safety

Warm spring weather means alligators are more active and more visible. Rising temperatures increase an alligator’s metabolism, which means they begin seeking prey. Occasionally you’ll see them basking in the sun as they regulate their body temperature....

Audubon Christmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count has gathered data about bird populations since 1900 and has grown to include over 2,600 count circles in over 20 countries in the Western Hemisphere. Our Palmetto Dunes team is part of the Hilton Head 15-mile diameter count circle. On count...

Alligator Safety-Do’s and Don’ts

Alligators are fascinating creatures and should, by all means, be enjoyed as part of the natural beauty of our region. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), alligator attacks are exceedingly rare and the animals are usually afraid of...

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins May 1

Sea Turtles begin nesting on Hilton Head Island’s beaches in May. A female turtle may travel over a thousand miles to make it back to the same beach where she hatched as a baby, and it’s this same beach where she will lay her own eggs as an adult. What can you...