Sullivan's Island
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Sullivan's Island is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Song Sparrow, Black-bellied Plover, and Piping Plover 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
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Great Crested Flycatcher
Rock Pigeon
Laughing Gull
Green Heron
Brown Pelican
Boat-tailed Grackle
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Wood Stork
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
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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