Sapelo Island
Georgia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Sapelo Island is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
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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