James Island County Park
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
James Island County Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Osprey, Downy Woodpecker, and Carolina Chickadee 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
Mourning Dove
Laughing Gull
Wood Stork
Tricolored Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Blue Heron
Great Crested Flycatcher
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern Cardinal
Painted Bunting
Anhinga
Roseate Spoonbill
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
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.
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