Myrtle Beach State Park
South Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Myrtle Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Willet, Mourning Dove, and Sanderling 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
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Willet
Mourning Dove
Sanderling
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Boat-tailed Grackle
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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