East Kiawah Island
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
East Kiawah Island is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Wilson's Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Sanderling
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
Least Tern
Gull-billed Tern
Sandwich Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
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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