Folly Beach County Park

South Carolina · Southeast

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Habitat

CoastalUrban Park

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Folly Beach County Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park 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

Sanderling Brown Pelican Osprey Royal Tern Willet

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Reddish Egret

Egretta rufescens

3/5/2026Auto selected 32.75983, -79.830351 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

3/5/2026Kiawah Island--Captain Sams Spit1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

3/4/2026Charleston Battery4 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

3/4/2026Fort Sumter National Monument (not for observations from ferry ride)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/4/2026Caw Caw Interpretive Center1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

3/3/2026Charles Towne Landing1 observed

Nelson's Sparrow (Interior)

Ammospiza nelsoni

3/1/2026Eagle Point Road Saltmarsh8 observed

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Folly Beach County Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Folly Beach County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Folly Beach County Park?▼

Notable species at Folly Beach County Park include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Folly Beach County Park?▼

Birding at Folly Beach County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Folly Beach County Park?▼

Folly Beach County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.