Magnolia Cemetery

South Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Magnolia Cemetery is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, and Laughing Gull 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

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

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

43/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Clapper Rail

13/5/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

23/5/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

103/5/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/5/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

23/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

53/5/2026

American Crow

43/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Magnolia Cemetery for birding?
The best months to visit Magnolia Cemetery for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Magnolia Cemetery?
Notable species at Magnolia Cemetery include Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, White Ibis, Black-crowned Night Heron. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Magnolia Cemetery?
Birding at Magnolia Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Magnolia Cemetery?
Magnolia Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.