Conestee Nature Preserve
South Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Conestee Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Hooded Merganser 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
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Catharus minimus
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
Red-winged Blackbird
Prothonotary Warbler
Indigo Bunting
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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
- Falls Park on the Reedy
- Greenville Zoo
- Paris Mountain State Park
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