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

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/18/2026Jekyll Island--South Beach1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/17/2026US-17 Salt Pan at Jekyll Causeway1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/17/2026US-17 Salt Pan at Jekyll Causeway1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/17/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet4 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/16/2026Jekyll Island--South Beach2 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

7/15/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet2 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/15/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet2 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

7/14/2026Little Egg Island Bar Natural Area (no public access)32 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

7/14/2026Little Egg Island Bar Natural Area (no public access)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/14/2026Little Saint Simons Island--Myrtle Pond East Tower1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/14/2026Little Saint Simons Island--Myrtle Pond East Tower4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Royal Tern

17/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/17/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/17/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

17/17/2026

Painted Bunting

17/17/2026

Black-bellied Plover

17/11/2026

Laughing Gull

247/11/2026

Gull-billed Tern

27/11/2026

Caspian Tern

27/11/2026

Forster's Tern

17/11/2026

Sandwich Tern

47/11/2026

Tricolored Heron

27/11/2026

Brown Pelican

747/11/2026

Black Vulture

27/11/2026

Osprey

17/11/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/11/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

17/11/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/11/2026

House Finch

17/11/2026

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.