Skidaway Island
Georgia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Skidaway Island is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Carolina Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Northern Mockingbird 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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Purple Finch (Eastern)
Haemorhous purpureus
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
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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