Caw Caw Interpretive Center
South Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$2 per person
Open Wed-Sun, 9 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Caw Caw Interpretive Center is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Pied-billed Grebe 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
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)
Ammospiza nelsoni
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Greater Yellowlegs
Wood Stork
Anhinga
Little Blue Heron
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
White-eyed Vireo
Blue-headed Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Charleston Tea Garden
- Beidler Forest
- Middleton Place
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