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Description:
Cape Romain NWR harbors the largest wintering populations of American oystercatchers and marbled godwits in the U.S., and is an International Site for shorebirds. It has the largest loggerhead sea turtle rookery in the U.S. outside Florida, averaging 1,000 nests per year. The refuge also has one of the largest Eastern brown pelican and least tern rookeries in the State. Bulls Island is a propagation site for the endangered red wolf. The bulk of the refuge is a designated wilderness area. The refuge is also within the Carolinian Biosphere Reserve, and contains several Public Use and Research Natural Areas. Important habitats are provided for many migratory birds and both Federally and State endangered or threatened species, including the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, red wolf, wood stork, American alligator, osprey, glossy ibis, American kestrel, loggerhead sea turtles, and least tern. The Sewee Environmental Education Center is a joint facility with the Francis Marion NF that features natural history displays, walking trails, a red wolf viewing area and a raptor exhibition area. Directions:
The refuge office and Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center are 20 miles north of Charleston, SC on U.S. Highway 17. Moores Landing is 17 miles north of Charleston, SC on U.S. Highway 17 then turn right onto Sewee Rd. for 3 miles and turn right onto Bulls Island Rd. for 1.5 miles.
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