Birding Charleston Guides

A complete guide to birding Magnolia Plantation—where to go, what to see, and the best times to visit.

Explore the excitement of fall bird migration in Charleston, South Carolina. Discover Fort Moultrie, Hampton Park, Marsh View Trail, BirdCast, colorful warblers, and firsthand birding adventures from an unforgettable migration season.

I was invited to experience the unbelievable Purple Martin congregation at Bomb Island located on Lake Murray in South Carolina. Captain Zach Steinhauser was kind enough to take the Berd Nird & I out for an evening tour to experience this incredible natural phenomenon. For the few that do not know the Berd Nird she is a super cool & super funny social media influencer and fellow South Carolina Birder! Follow her on any social media outlet @the_berd_nird The Berd Nird Saturda

As the humid Summer heat continues here in the Low Country I have been birding less often. Twice this July I ventured out during the evening to enjoy slightly more comfortable temperatures and a different perspective as most of my birding trips occur during the morning hours. On both evening explorations I visited my favorite Charleston birding location, Fort Moultrie National Historic Park located on beautiful Sullivan's Island. Fort Moultrie and the Sullivan's Island Nature

The "West" end of the West Ashley Greenway is a beautiful spot to appreciate nature especially birds! The former railway intersects the...

Hampton Park is a wonderful 60+ acre park located on the Charleston Peninsula. This Charleston city park offers a fantastic setting for...

The Springtime is an exciting time to go birding in Charleston, SC! Migration is underway and a great variety of birds visit the Lowcountry to refuel during their long trip north. Many of these birds will stay in the Lowcountry for the warmer months to breed. This April I focused on finding and experiencing songbirds! These small birds have incredible vocals and brilliant colors. Over the course of this month I have encountered and enjoyed nearly 60 different species of songb

Every Spring I take a unique trip into the Francis Marion National Forest at night. I am searching for two very interesting nocturnal...

“Opening Day” at the Santee Coastal Reserve is like Christmas morning for birders!

I love birding Charleston in January! There is such a wide variety of bird species that visit Charleston during the winter.

Carr Richardson is a hidden gem of a park with wonderful views and lots of birds! This a great small park to explore with kids too!

This October I focused a majority of my birding at my favorite Charleston birding hotspot, Fort Moultrie National Historical Park!

Fall Migration is upon us and I decided to explore one of the best hotspots for songbird migration, West Ashley Park. This large park...

I explored a beautiful small park in the heart of Mount Pleasant called the Marsh View Trail. This lovely park offers a short wooded...

I spent a pleasant September morning birding the James Island County Park. I began the day exploring the new fishing dock which offers...

This sandy inlet is a popular feeding area for all kinds of wildlife especially birds! Beachwalker County Park is eBird Hotspot #26

I had the pleasure of birding beautiful Botany Bay WMA near Edisto Beach this past weekend. This picturesque location has a wide variety...

I explored Charleston County Parks' Caw Caw Interpretive Center this past Sunday. It was a midday trip on a hot but beautiful July day. I...

The West Ashley Greenway is a fantastic 8 mile trail through West Ashley. The former railroad is part of the City of Charleston’s Park...

The Breach Inlet is a beautiful coastal location between Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island. Tidal creeks flow into the Atlantic Ocean...