Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary

South Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in South Carolina, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Northern Flicker 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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

3/3/2026Boyd Pond Park1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/1/2026Langley Pond Park1 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

3/1/2026Hitchcock Woods1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

2/28/2026Phinizy Swamp Nature Park1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

2/22/2026Horse Creek WTP (Weekend Access Only. Must Sign in)1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/22/2026Brickyard Ponds2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

32/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

22/22/2026

Northern Flicker

12/22/2026

Blue Jay

12/22/2026

Tufted Titmouse

12/22/2026

Hermit Thrush

32/22/2026

White-throated Sparrow

82/22/2026

Eastern Towhee

42/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

32/22/2026

Mallard

22/21/2026

Killdeer

12/21/2026

American Woodcock

12/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/21/2026

White Ibis

132/21/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/21/2026

Great Horned Owl

12/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

12/21/2026

White-eyed Vireo

12/21/2026

American Crow

52/21/2026

Carolina Chickadee

62/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary for birding?
The best months to visit Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary?
Notable species at Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary include Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary?
Birding at Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary?
Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.