Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
South Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, and American Coot 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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
American Coot
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
Glossy Ibis
Blue Jay
Common Gallinule
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Forster's Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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