Coastal birding habitat

Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalLake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

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

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

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

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/14/2026Little Saint Simons Island--River Beach55 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

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/5/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

7/5/2026Saint Simons Island--Goulds Inlet1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Stork

87/18/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

27/18/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/18/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Snowy Egret

27/18/2026

Green Heron

27/18/2026

Great Egret

27/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Osprey

17/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/18/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

37/18/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/18/2026

Painted Bunting

17/18/2026

Common Nighthawk

57/17/2026

American Oystercatcher

27/17/2026

Wilson's Plover

37/17/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/17/2026

Barn Swallow

27/17/2026

Carolina Wren

27/17/2026

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 Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond?
Notable species at Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mottled Duck. The area supports coastal, lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond?
Birding at Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond?
Little Saint Simons Island - Myrtle Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.