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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/30/2026Tybee Island--North Beach1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/29/2026Tybee Island--South Beach1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/28/2026Raccoon Key18 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

5/25/2026Savannah Home-Personal Hotspot1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

5/23/2026Shelter Cove Community Park1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

5/22/2026Coligny Beach Park2 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

5/22/2026Pinckney Island NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

16/2/2026

Chimney Swift

16/2/2026

Clapper Rail

16/2/2026

Laughing Gull

36/2/2026

Royal Tern

46/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Osprey

26/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

26/2/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

26/2/2026

House Finch

26/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/2/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

36/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

26/2/2026

Northern Bobwhite

15/30/2026

Semipalmated Plover

65/30/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

55/30/2026

Sanderling

45/30/2026

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.