


Coastal marsh, long boardwalks and dune-overlook decks ideal for bird and wetlands photography — great for night herons, egrets, ospreys and reflective water compositions. Visit at sunrise or late golden hour for warm side-light and glassy reflections; high tide can produce stronger reflections and closer birds. Small parking lot near the trailhead; no fee, boardwalks are mostly flat and accessible. Expect bugs in warmer months and bring sunscreen. Part of Kiawah’s protected barrier-island estu‑



Coastal marsh, long boardwalks and dune-overlook decks ideal for bird and wetlands photography — great for night herons, egrets, ospreys and reflective water compositions. Visit at sunrise or late golden hour for warm side-light and glassy reflections; high tide can produce stronger reflections and closer birds. Small parking lot near the trailhead; no fee, boardwalks are mostly flat and accessible. Expect bugs in warmer months and bring sunscreen. Part of Kiawah’s protected barrier-island estu‑