Litchfield Beach
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Litchfield Beach is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Sanderling, Willet, and Bonaparte's 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
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
Osprey
Mourning Dove
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Ruddy Turnstone
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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