Fort Moultrie National Monument
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Fort Moultrie National Monument is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Killdeer, and Ring-billed Gull 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
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
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Laughing Gull
Sandwich Tern
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Blue Jay
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
House Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Least Tern
Royal Tern
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.
Amenities
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