Wildlife
Starfish In A Hurry
This starfish moves surprisingly fast with no help from discernible currents.
Sea Pines Beach Club Livestream
Enjoy this live beach cam from Sea Pines Beach Club on Hilton Head Island.
Momma Loggerhead Sea Turtle Returns To The Ocean After Laying Her Eggs
In this video a momma loggerhead sea turtle, weighing up to 400 lbs makes the laborious crawl back to the ocean.
Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge is an important link along the Atlantic Flyway, attracting thousands of migratory birds annually.
Loggerhead Hatchling Makes It To The Ocean
In this video, a Loggerhead hatchling is emerging from the boil of the nest to find the ocean.
Sea Turtle Patrol
Sea Turtle Patrol is Hilton Head Island’s official organization to monitor sea turtle nesting and hatching activity.
The Today Show Covers Hilton Head Sea Turtles
The Today Show covers the dedication of a sea turtle nest on Hilton Head to Craig Melvin’s family.
Jarvis Creek Park
Jarvis Creek Park is a 53-acre park with a large pond and workout facilities.
A Crabby Crab
In this video, a crab took a defensive stance and scurried off after noticing I meant no harm.
Dolphin & Nature Tour
Dolphin & Nature Tour provides entertaining, high-quality dolphin tours in Hilton Head Island.
Audubon Newhall Preserve
The Audubon Newhall Preserve is a 50 acre nature preserve located at 55 Palmetto Bay Road on the south end of Hilton Head Island.
Sea Turtle Protection Strictly Enforced
Sea Turtles on Hilton Head Island are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and are protected by federal and state laws.
Greens Shell Park
Greens Shell Park consists of the Greens Shell Enclosure, a South Carolina Department Cultural Heritage Preserve.
Support Sea Turtle Patrol
One Hilton Head actively promotes the protection, health, and livelihood of Sea Turtles by Sea Turtle Patrol.
Alligators
Alligators are considered "keystone species," performing necessary ecological services.
S-24 WCW Conservancy B
The Conservancy features a quiet boardwalk that goes fairly deep into the swamp.
Patterson Family Park Is Coming
A new park is in development across the marsh from Shelter Cove.
Island Skiff Adventure Tours
With Island Skiff Adventure Tours, come and be the captain of your boat.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Returning
This Mama Loggerhead Sea Turtle is taking her time returning to the ocean.
Alligator Facts And Warnings
Respect the dinosaur that called Hilton Head Island home before we did.
Dolphin Sunrise
Be on the beach 45 minutes before sunrise, and be prepared to be amazed by the occasional dolphins peacefully passing by during the sunrise spectacle.
Loggerhead Turtle Returning To The Ocean
In this video, a 300 lbs mama Loggerhead Turtle returns to the ocean after laying eggs in August of last year.
Stranded Juvenile Sperm Whale Euthanized
The stranded whale was gently sedated and euthanized — a peaceful and humane passing after a long journey.
Dolphins Cruising
Dolphins are visibly active around Hilton Head Island for most of the year.
Stingrays Making A Move On Each Other
In this video, stingrays in the Calibogue Sound appear to making a move on each other.
Hilton Head One Of The Best Beaches On The East Coast
Travel And Leisure calls Hilton Head Island "one of the best beaches on the east coast, for its long stretches of beaches"
A Starfish On The Move
In this closeup video you can clearly see a starfish move through the pulsation of its tube tentacles.
Kayak Hilton Head
Kayak Hilton Head offers beginner-friendly kayaking adventures to encounter bottlenose dolphins.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve Is A Hidden Gem
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve, open sunrise to sunset, with more than 600 acres, is our natural treasure and is the largest tract of undeveloped land on Hilton Head Island.
Fishhunting Sharks
Sharks are vital to our aquatic ecosystem, and should be respected and protected for their presence.
Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail connects Shelter Cove Community Park and Veterans' Memorial Park to a new trailhead parking area.
