Dewees Island
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Dewees Island is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Wigeon, Hooded Merganser, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Least Bittern
Green Heron
Swallow-tailed Kite
Laughing Gull
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Northern Cardinal
Wood Stork
White Ibis
Snowy Egret
Black Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Western Cattle-Egret
Osprey
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Brown Thrasher
House Finch
Pine Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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