Huntington Beach State Park – Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Sandpiper Pond runs for more than a mile behind the dunes at Huntington Beach State Park, located in Georgetown County.

Many thanks to Ralph Preston of Murrells Inlet for submitting this picture and geographical information. Ralph tells us that the “first time I found this view there were hundreds of swallows feeding. I have returned three times and no swallows. It’s the only place I’ve found around here where you can see the fresh-water marsh, dunes, and ocean in one view.”

Mel White of Pawleys Island wrote to SCIWAY and told us that “Huntington Beach is an excellent location to photograph birds, water fowl, and alligators. I go there often and am never disappointed in what I find. Although you can find interesting subjects all year, the spring and summer are very good times to photograph. The causeway offers an excellent location to get close to the wildlife and take some very good photos. Get there early in the morning as that is when you will find the most activity.”

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