Sandy Creek Park
Georgia · Southeast
About This Location
Sandy Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Eastern Kingbird
Yellow-throated Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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