Holy City Birding

MBaez Driving School
2176 Savannah Highway Suite 102

Guided birding tours, bird walks & kids nature programs in Charleston, SC. Connecting people with birds, nature, and wonder. Happy Birding!

-Charles

About the Founder
I’ve always loved the outdoors and the quiet beauty of nature. My interest in birds began while I was working as a PGA professional at Bulls Bay Golf Club, when I noticed a small heron fishing along a pond. Curious to learn more, I used the Merlin Bird ID app and discovered it was a Green Heron. That moment sparked something in me, a fascination that quickly grew into a lifelong

08/02/2026

🍂 Fall migration has officially begun!

One of the first songbirds to begin heading south each year is the Louisiana Waterthrush. Although they nest in parts of South Carolina, they don’t breed around Charleston. By late summer, they begin passing through our shaded swamps on their way to Central America and the Caribbean.

I filmed this bird yesterday in a shaded swamp in Park West, Mount Pleasant. It’s a great reminder that migration is happening all around us—even in our own neighborhoods.

Have you noticed any early fall migrants yet?

07/21/2026

✈️ The Top Gun of the Marsh.

Most people think terns only catch fish—but Gull-billed Terns have a different strategy.

Watch as this incredible hunter patrols the salt marsh at Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, swooping in to sn**ch fiddler crabs with remarkable precision. 🦀

Have you ever watched one hunt?

📍Pitt Street Bridge • Mount Pleasant, SC

07/17/2026

🌊 Our newest Bird Patch Club design has arrived!

Meet the Royal Tern—one of North America’s most elegant coastal seabirds. With its shaggy black crest, bright orange bill, and incredible plunge-diving skills, it’s a familiar sight along beaches and estuaries throughout the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

Each Bird Patch Club package includes:
🧵 A premium embroidered bird patch
📖 A collectible photo card with fascinating facts
✨ A durable vinyl sticker

I had a lot of fun creating this month’s design, and I hope you enjoy adding it to your collection as much as I enjoyed bringing it to life.

🍁 Coming next: The stunning Blackburnian Warbler!

Learn more or join the Bird Patch Club at holicitybirding.com

I appreciate your support!

06/25/2026

🇺🇸 The July Bald Eagle Gift Set has arrived! 🦅

I’m really excited to share this one with you. The Bald Eagle is one of America’s most iconic birds, making it the perfect release as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary this Fourth of July.

Each Bald Eagle Gift Set includes:
🦅 Premium embroidered patch
🎯 Matching vinyl sticker
📬 Full-color educational fact card

I think this is one of the most realistic bird patches we’ve created yet, and I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Available now at HolyCityBirding.com.

Happy Fourth of July, and thank you all for supporting Holy City Birding! ❤️🤍💙

06/04/2026

A truly wild day at Pitt Street Bridge. 🐢🦅

While leading a charity birding tour for Charleston Audubon with three wonderful local photographers—Joe, Charlie, and Rufus—we were treated to an incredible variety of wildlife.

Around 2 PM on a falling tide, Black Skimmers and terns were actively feeding around Pitt Street Bridge. Many were catching fish in the creeks and harbor before carrying them back to their nests on nearby Crab Bank.

The reel only captures a small part of what we experienced. By the end of the afternoon, we had recorded nearly 30 bird species along with a Diamondback Terrapin, a mink, dolphins, a shark, a stingray, and plenty of fish activity.

Some days everything just comes together.

What’s the coolest thing you’ve seen at Pitt Street Bridge?

05/09/2026

The May Bird Patch Club patch has arrived — the Burrowing Owl 🦉

One of North America’s most unique owls, Burrowing Owls spend much of their time on the ground rather than in trees. This species also became a memorable bird for many Charleston birders this winter after a rare individual spent several months around Fort Sumter.

Each Bird Patch Club delivery includes:
• Embroidered bird patch
• Collectible bird card
• Sticker

Start your collection at birdingcharleston.com

Use code BIRD10 for 10% off your first Bird Patch Club cycle.

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Telephone

+18437373066

Website

http://birdingcharleston.com/

Address

Charleston, SC