Coastal birding habitat

Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Clapper Rail, Spotted Sandpiper, and Bonaparte's Gull among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

4/17/2026Altamaha WMA--Butler Island4 observed

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

4/17/2026Altamaha WMA--Butler Island West of I-953 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

4/17/2026Altamaha WMA--Butler Island West of I-952 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

4/16/2026Altamaha WMA--Champney Island1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

4/15/2026Altamaha WMA--Butler Island1 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

4/14/2026Cumberland Island National Seashore (please consider using more specific locations)2 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

4/13/2026First Presbyterian Church (Darien)1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

4/12/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/12/2026St Simons Island our neighborhoood1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

4/12/2026Jekyll Island--Welcome Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

4/16/2026

Killdeer

14/16/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

14/16/2026

Laughing Gull

4/16/2026

Royal Tern

4/16/2026

Snowy Egret

14/16/2026

Great Egret

14/16/2026

Brown Pelican

4/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/16/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/16/2026

Blue Jay

24/16/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

4/16/2026

Brown Thrasher

24/16/2026

Common Grackle

4/16/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

4/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/15/2026

Little Blue Heron

14/15/2026

Carolina Wren

14/15/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/15/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area for birding?
The best months to visit Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area?
Notable species at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area include Clapper Rail, Spotted Sandpiper, Bonaparte's Gull, Laughing Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports coastal, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area?
Birding at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area?
Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.