James Island County Park

South Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

James Island County Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Osprey, Downy Woodpecker, and Carolina Chickadee 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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Osprey

13/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

13/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

93/1/2026

Laughing Gull

53/1/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/1/2026

American Crow

13/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

113/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/1/2026

Carolina Wren

13/1/2026

Song Sparrow

13/1/2026

Pine Warbler

13/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/1/2026

Snowy Egret

12/22/2026

Great Egret

12/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit James Island County Park for birding?
The best months to visit James Island County Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at James Island County Park?
Notable species at James Island County Park include Osprey, Downy Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at James Island County Park?
Birding at James Island County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at James Island County Park?
James Island County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.