Wild Dunes
South Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Wild Dunes is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Laughing Gull
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
American Crow
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Brown Thrasher
House Finch
Wood Stork
White Ibis
Roseate Spoonbill
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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