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Committee unanimously endorses prothonotary warbler as state migratory bird
Summary
After testimony from a Boy Scout and assurances from biologists that forestry operations will not harm habitat, the committee voted to recognize the prothonotary warbler as the state's migratory bird and forwarded the measure to the House floor.
The House Agriculture committee voted unanimously in committee to endorse a measure designating the prothonotary warbler as South Carolina’s official migratory bird.
Representative Forrest described testimony from a local Boy Scout who advocated for the designation and showed committee members a photo of the bird. Forrest said the prothonotary warbler nests in an 18,000-acre forest and travels to South America each year; he credited the scout’s outreach and noted the story made local news.
Members asked whether recognizing the species would affect forestry operations. Committee members were told by a biologist who had submitted material that the designation should not interfere with forestry activities or habitat management. Following a motion and second, the committee recorded a vote reported as 15 to 0 with three not voting; the chair thanked members for their attendance and said the committee will continue discussing additional items in subcommittees.
The committee forwarded the designation to the House floor for further action.
