Wild, Wild South

Maritime Forests - Funky Fungi

The Lowcountry is full of diverse habitats, not just marshes! So today, ‪@WildHyatt‬ is going into the maritime forest on Hilton Head Island, fixin’ to find some of the amazing creatures that live here. From funky fungi to diving ospreys, the nature here is full of surprises big and small. With a sharp eye and a bit of patience, you can discover amazing wildlife right in your own backyard.

MARSHES AND BEACHES

Join host Hyatt Mamoun ‪@WildHyatt‬ on an adventure through South Carolina's Lowcountry in the first episode of Wild Wild South: Lowcountry! In this episode, we'll explore our incredibly biodiverse marshes and beaches and meet the critters that call these unique habitats home, such as the great blue heron, the American white ibis, and the good ol’ American alligator!

Swamp Chickens, Crab Battles & Stormy Skies

In this escapade, we dive deep into a stormy Lowcountry, revealing the vital role of barrier islands in protecting the marsh. ‪@WildHyatt‬ highlights the raw power of the weather and the ocean and the resilience of the wildlife that calls these ever-changing islands home - such as swamp chickens clumsily tumbling around trees, crabs squabbling over territory, and even strand feeding dolphins. 

Birding in the swamp

Home to over 250 species, this is one of Hyatt’s ‪@WildHyatt‬ favorite birding spots in the south! In the final installment, she’ll be taking y'all on an expedition through the boot stickin’ swamp to track down some wildly unique bird species, such as snowy egrets, vultures and American white ibis. Once extricated, we’ll also have a surprise encounter with one of the tiniest animals in the series.