Edisto Beach State Park
South Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Edisto Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snowy Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Gray Catbird
Yellow-throated Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Boat-tailed Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Great Horned Owl
Laughing Gull
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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