Sea Pines Forest Preserve
South Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Sea Pines Forest Preserve is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Eastern Towhee (Red-eyed)
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Snail Kite
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
White-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Hermit Thrush
Pine Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Yellow-throated Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Pied-billed Grebe
Anhinga
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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