Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area

Georgia · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
CoastalRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Clapper Rail, Spotted Sandpiper, and Bonaparte's Gull among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/6/2026SSI: 1158 E. Peachtree Street1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/6/2026Saint Simons Island--Glynn County WTP1 observed

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

3/6/2026St Simons Island our neighborhoood1 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

3/5/2026Noels Brandon's 400 Franklin Street, Darien, Georgia, US (31.37, -81.432)1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

3/5/2026Hidden Lakes, Brunswick2 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

3/4/2026Backyard

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

3/1/2026Jekyll Island--South Beach1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/1/2026Paulks Pasture WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

23/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/6/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/6/2026

Laughing Gull

303/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

103/6/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/6/2026

Great Egret

13/6/2026

American White Pelican

173/6/2026

Brown Pelican

203/6/2026

Osprey

13/6/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/6/2026

Fish Crow

83/6/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/6/2026

Tree Swallow

103/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

33/6/2026

Gray Catbird

13/6/2026

Brown Thrasher

13/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area for birding?
The best months to visit Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area?
Notable species at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area include Clapper Rail, Spotted Sandpiper, Bonaparte's Gull, Laughing Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports coastal, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area?
Birding at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area?
Jekyll Island - Clam Creek Picnic Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.