Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, and American Coot 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Boat-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus major
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
Killdeer
Least Tern
Anhinga
Little Blue Heron
Green Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Northern Parula
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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