Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Clapper Rail, 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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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
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Black Skimmer
Common Tern
Anhinga
White Ibis
Black-crowned Night Heron
Little Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Mississippi Kite
Red-bellied Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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