Coastal birding habitat

Tybee Island

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Tybee Island is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Willet, Laughing Gull, and Ring-billed 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

Eastern Towhee (Red-eyed)

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

7/20/2026Savannah Home-Personal Hotspot1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

7/17/2026Savannah Home-Personal Hotspot1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

7/17/2026Fish Haul Beach Park3 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

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/13/2026Fort Pulaski NM2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Oystercatcher

17/21/2026

Semipalmated Plover

27/21/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

87/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/21/2026

Willet

87/21/2026

Sanderling

17/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

67/21/2026

Laughing Gull

107/21/2026

Least Tern

47/21/2026

Sandwich Tern

27/21/2026

Royal Tern

27/21/2026

Snowy Egret

17/21/2026

Green Heron

17/21/2026

Great Egret

37/21/2026

Brown Pelican

307/21/2026

Osprey

17/21/2026

Bald Eagle

17/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

7/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

27/20/2026

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 Tybee Island for birding?
The best months to visit Tybee Island for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Tybee Island?
Notable species at Tybee Island include Willet, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tybee Island?
Birding at Tybee Island is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Tybee Island?
Tybee Island offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.