Myrtle Beach State Park
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Myrtle Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Willet, Mourning Dove, and Sanderling 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Greater White-fronted Goose (Greenland)
Anser albifrons
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus borealis
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Sanderling
Laughing Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Blue Grosbeak
Painted Bunting
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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