Coastal birding habitat

Skidaway Island - Priest Landing

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Skidaway Island - Priest Landing is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Common Gallinule, and Pied-billed Grebe 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

7/16/2026Savannah Home-Personal Hotspot1 observed

Eastern Towhee (Red-eyed)

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

7/16/2026Savannah Home-Personal Hotspot2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/15/2026Savannah NWR--Onslow Island (public access on Wednesdays ONLY)8 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/15/2026Savannah NWR--Onslow Island (public access on Wednesdays ONLY)14 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/15/2026Savannah NWR--Onslow Island (public access on Wednesdays ONLY)5 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

7/15/2026Savannah NWR--Onslow Island (public access on Wednesdays ONLY)3 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/15/2026Savannah NWR--Onslow Island (public access on Wednesdays ONLY)3 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/13/2026Tybee Island--North Beach5 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/13/2026Tybee Island--North Beach3 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/13/2026Tybee Island--North Beach18 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/13/2026Fort Pulaski NM1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

7/15/2026

Wood Stork

7/15/2026

Anhinga

7/15/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

7/15/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

7/15/2026

Great Egret

7/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

7/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

7/15/2026

Barred Owl

7/15/2026

Downy Woodpecker

7/15/2026

Eastern Kingbird

7/15/2026

House Finch

7/15/2026

Chimney Swift

37/11/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/11/2026

Little Blue Heron

17/11/2026

Green Heron

27/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/11/2026

Yellow-throated Warbler

17/11/2026

Wood Duck

87/11/2026

Common Gallinule

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 Skidaway Island - Priest Landing for birding?
The best months to visit Skidaway Island - Priest Landing for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Skidaway Island - Priest Landing?
Notable species at Skidaway Island - Priest Landing include Hooded Merganser, Common Gallinule, Pied-billed Grebe, Wood Stork, Anhinga. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Skidaway Island - Priest Landing?
Birding at Skidaway Island - Priest Landing is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Skidaway Island - Priest Landing?
Skidaway Island - Priest Landing offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.