Conestee Nature Preserve
South Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Conestee Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Hooded Merganser 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
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Sora
Porzana carolina
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
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.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Falls Park on the Reedy
- Greenville Zoo
- Paris Mountain State Park
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