Tybee Island
Georgia · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Tybee Island is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Willet, Laughing Gull, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Willet
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Black Skimmer
Forster's Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Lesser Scaup
Black Scoter
Northern Gannet
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Piping Plover
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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