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
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)
Ammospiza nelsoni
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Black-bellied Plover
Piping Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Sanderling
Laughing Gull
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Cedar Waxwing
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Ring-billed Gull
Red-shouldered Hawk
American Crow
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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