Huntington Beach State Park
South Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$8 adults
Open daily, 6 AM - 10 PM
About This Location
Huntington Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 340 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Gadwall, Bufflehead, 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
Bachman's Sparrow
Peucaea aestivalis
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Clapper Rail
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Sanderling
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Red-throated Loon
Little Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Bald Eagle
American Barn Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Blue-headed Vireo
Brown Creeper
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
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.
- 4
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Brookgreen Gardens
- Huntington Beach Boardwalk
- Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
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