Litchfield Beach
South Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Litchfield Beach is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Sanderling, Willet, and Bonaparte's Gull among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
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
Sanderling
Willet
Bonaparte's Gull
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Forster's Tern
Horned Grebe
Red-throated Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Fish Crow
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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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