Urban Park birding habitat

Magnolia Cemetery

South Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Magnolia Cemetery is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, and Laughing Gull 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

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/2/2026Headquarters Plantation Drive3 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/2/2026Magnolia Plantation & Gardens1 observed

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

5/31/20264539–4599 Spruill Ave, North Charleston US-SC 32.87776, -79.980202 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

5/31/2026Folly Beach County Park1 observed

Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

5/30/202646 N Basilica Ave, Hanahan US-SC 32.97143, -80.039911 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/29/2026James Island causeway (Folly Rd.)1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/28/2026Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

5/27/2026Pitt Street Causeway2 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/25/2026Headquarters Plantation Drive2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/27/2026

Laughing Gull

35/27/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

25/27/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/27/2026

Green Heron

15/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/27/2026

Brown Pelican

15/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/27/2026

Osprey

15/27/2026

Mississippi Kite

15/27/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/27/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/27/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Blue Jay

55/27/2026

Carolina Wren

35/27/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/27/2026

Northern Mockingbird

45/27/2026

Eastern Bluebird

25/27/2026

House Finch

85/27/2026

Northern Cardinal

55/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Magnolia Cemetery for birding?
The best months to visit Magnolia Cemetery for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Magnolia Cemetery?
Notable species at Magnolia Cemetery include Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, White Ibis, Black-crowned Night Heron. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Magnolia Cemetery?
Birding at Magnolia Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Magnolia Cemetery?
Magnolia Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.