Huntington Beach State Park
South Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$8 adults
Open daily, 6 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Huntington Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 340 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Gadwall, Bufflehead, 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
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Greater White-fronted Goose (Greenland)
Anser albifrons
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Least Tern
Royal Tern
Wood Stork
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
Roseate Spoonbill
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
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.
- 4
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Brookgreen Gardens
- Huntington Beach Boardwalk
- Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
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