South Carolina Officially Recognizes Prothonotary Warbler as State Migratory Bird
In a ceremonial event held at the Francis Beidler Forest, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster officially recognized the Prothonotary Warbler as the state's official migratory bird. The bright yellow songbird, which nests in the forested wetlands of South Carolina, was honored in a bill signing ceremony. The Prothonotary Warbler migrates 5,000 miles annually between South America and the southeastern United States, with South Carolina being a crucial stopover for the species. The designation of the bird as the state migratory bird took about a year to become law, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts. Rebecca Haynes, executive director of Audubon South Carolina, emphasized the bird's significance to the state's ecosystem and the broader implications of conservation efforts. 
