By Pamela Brownstein
On a glorious Saturday spring afternoon, an energetic crowd gathered at the Port Royal Rookery and Cypress Wetlands Trail on Paris Avenue to celebrate the birth of hundreds of new wading birds. There was food, music, a scavenger hunt for children, and guides available along the boardwalk to provide additional information for visitors. Kazoos were provided and Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis and event organizer Pete Richards of the Fripp Audubon Club led the crowd in playing “Happy Birthday.” Many thanks to the event sponsors, especially the YMCA of Beaufort County, the Town of Port Royal, The Arts Council of Beaufort County, Mikki’s, Drysdale Entertainment, Helena House and area bird clubs.
