Hilton Head Island
South Carolina · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Hilton Head Island is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Great Egret, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Eastern Phoebe 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
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Eastern Towhee (Red-eyed)
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Snail Kite
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Hermit Thrush
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Pine Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
American Crow
Red-shouldered Hawk
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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