Caw Caw Interpretive Center
South Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$2 per person
Open Wed-Sun, 9 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Caw Caw Interpretive Center is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, 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
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Parula
Indigo Bunting
Painted Bunting
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Clapper Rail
American Coot
Laughing Gull
Anhinga
Least Bittern
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Charleston Tea Garden
- Beidler Forest
- Middleton Place
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