Lake birding habitat

Lake Busbee

South Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Busbee is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Common Gallinule 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

7/20/2026back yard1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/13/2026Grand Strand Water & Sewage--Jackson Bluff Rd facility1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/13/2026Grand Strand Water & Sewage--Jackson Bluff Rd facility2 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/12/2026Kingston Plantation2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

57/18/2026

Chimney Swift

27/18/2026

Common Gallinule

177/18/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

27/18/2026

Snowy Egret

17/18/2026

Green Heron

17/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Osprey

47/18/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/18/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/18/2026

Purple Martin

117/18/2026

Barn Swallow

37/18/2026

Carolina Wren

27/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/18/2026

American Robin

27/18/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

77/18/2026

Common Yellowthroat

47/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

77/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Busbee for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Busbee for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Busbee?
Notable species at Lake Busbee include Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Busbee?
Birding at Lake Busbee is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Busbee?
Lake Busbee offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.