Jekyll Island - Causeway
Georgia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Jekyll Island - Causeway is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Marbled Godwit, and Snowy Egret 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
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hooded Merganser
Marbled Godwit
Snowy Egret
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Tree Swallow
Marsh Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Seaside Sparrow
Nelson's Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Orange-crowned Warbler
Palm Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
American White Pelican
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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