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South Carolina Rare Bird Alert

The report below shows observations of rare birds in South Carolina. Includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations.

Observations for last 7 days

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Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 15:30
Location: Ce williams, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Abigail Duvall

Lesser Scaup Aythya affinis

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 06:59
Location: Lake Murray in Ballentine, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Carl Bussells

Lesser Scaup Aythya affinis

Number observed: 4
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 14:31
Location: Lake Murray in Ballentine, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Carl Bussells

White-winged Scoter Melanitta deglandi

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 07:46
Location: Huntington Beach SP, Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Michael Wildrick

Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 14:05
Location: Kiawah Island--Captain Sams Spit, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Todd GRANTHAM

Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 10:26
Location: Milliken, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Lori Cruze

Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 05:35
Location: Harbor Island Beach (restricted access), Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jenn Clementoni

Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 06:18
Location: Harbor Island Beach (restricted access), Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jenn Clementoni

King Rail Rallus elegans

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 08:12
Location: Bryant Road, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Matt Rivers

King Rail Rallus elegans

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:00
Location: Marrington Plantation--Restricted Access, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Steven Roys

King Rail Rallus elegans

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:00
Location: Marrington Plantation--Restricted Access, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Matt Johnson

Virginia Rail Rallus limicola

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 07:44
Location: Huntington Beach SP--Mullet Pond, Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Lisa Ledwith

Virginia Rail Rallus limicola

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 06:21
Location: Huntington Beach SP--Mullet Pond, Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Kevin Ledwith

Limpkin Aramus guarauna

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 12:04
Location: Belmonte Dr, Conway US-SC 33.64525, -79.05785, Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Michael Wildrick

Limpkin Aramus guarauna

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 12:04
Location: Belmonte Dr, Conway US-SC 33.64525, -79.05785, Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Sally Siko

Semipalmated Plover Charadrius semipalmatus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 12:08
Location: Lamaster Dairy Center (restricted access), Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Kevin Kubach

Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 07:46
Location: Huntington Beach SP, Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Michael Wildrick

Dunlin Calidris alpina

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 07:47
Location: Dobbins Farm, Townville SC (sensitive site - respect farm operations), Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: George McHenry

Dunlin Calidris alpina

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 06:45
Location: Dobbins Farm, Townville SC (sensitive site - respect farm operations), Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: George McHenry

Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 07:47
Location: Waites Island (south end), Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: John Hutchens

Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 07:47
Location: Waites Island (south end), Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Chris Hill

Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 08:23
Location: Waites Island Beachfront, Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Chris Hill

Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 08:23
Location: Waites Island Beachfront, Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: John Hutchens

Black Tern Chlidonias niger

Number observed: 3
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024
Location: Niven Creek Landing, York, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Caden Amarnek

Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 19:28
Location: Ft. Moultrie National Monument, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jessica Strimpfel

Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 18:13
Location: Pitt Street Causeway, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Pamela Ford

Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 18:13
Location: Pitt Street Causeway, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Craig Watson

Common Loon Gavia immer

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 12:02
Location: 1102 Cypress Point, Prosperity, South Carolina, US (34.075, -81.583), Saluda, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Patrick Morgan

Common Loon Gavia immer

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 06:14
Location: Fants Grove Wildlife Management Area, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Kevin Kubach

Common Loon Gavia immer

Number observed: 3
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 10:24
Location: Lake Hartwell Overlook, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Andy Norris

Common Loon Gavia immer

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 09:10
Location: Sadler's Creek State Park, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Andy Norris

Common Loon Gavia immer

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: May 03, 2024 16:29
Location: Sadler's Creek State Park, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jesse Lowe

Common Loon Gavia immer

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 12:22
Location: Singing Pines Recreation Area, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jason Corder

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 07:29
Location: Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Denise DuPon

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 09:55
Location: Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Michael Lashley

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 09:00
Location: Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: David Rodrigues

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 07:25
Location: Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Candice Burns

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Nyctanassa violacea

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 07:25
Location: Conestee Nature Preserve, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Lynn Burns

Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 10:13
Location: Warbler Creek Farm, Saluda, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Lewis Burke

Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 09:38
Location: Warbler Creek Farm, Saluda, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Lewis Burke

Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 10:13
Location: Warbler Creek Farm, Saluda, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Lewis Burke

Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 11:14
Location: Whitehouse Road loop, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jonathan Flamholtz

Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 11:14
Location: Whitehouse Road loop, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Hilda Flamholtz

Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 13:49
Location: Whitehouse Road loop, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Leilani Münter

Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 13:39
Location: Whitehouse Road loop, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Elizabeth Johnson

Red-cockaded Woodpecker Dryobates borealis

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 11:12
Location: Carolina Sandhills NWR, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Steven Albert

Red-cockaded Woodpecker Dryobates borealis

Number observed: 4
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:50
Location: Hitchcock Woods, Aiken, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Matt Malin

Red-cockaded Woodpecker Dryobates borealis

Number observed: 5
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 03, 2024 06:09
Location: Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve, Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Colin Krug

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 09:15
Location: Botany Bay Plantation WMA, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Gary & Kathy Harris

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:20
Location: Cainhoy Area, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Ann Truesdale

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:20
Location: Cainhoy Area, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Andy Harrison

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 09:00
Location: Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Gary & Kathy Harris

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 08:58
Location: Edisto Nature Trail, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Tate Curry

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 09:11
Location: Old Santee Canal Park, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Tracy Engle

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 09:01
Location: Waccamaw NWR--Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area, Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: John Hutchens

Hairy Woodpecker Dryobates villosus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 08:30
Location: Waccamaw NWR--Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area, Horry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: John Hutchens

Eastern Phoebe Sayornis phoebe

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:45
Location: Ft. Moultrie National Monument, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: David Dobson

Eastern Phoebe Sayornis phoebe

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 03, 2024 17:10
Location: Ft. Moultrie National Monument, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jessica Strimpfel

Vermilion Flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 18:15
Location: Seabrook Island--Creek Watch Trace, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Amy Leventhal

Gray Kingbird Tyrannus dominicensis

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 06:44
Location: Savannah NWR--Laurel Hill Wildlife Dr, Jasper, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Michael Oliver

Gray Kingbird Tyrannus dominicensis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 14:10
Location: Savannah NWR--Laurel Hill Wildlife Dr, Jasper, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Tammy Hester

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 08:19
Location: Oil Camp Creek, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jason Taylor

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 08:05
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Cherrie Sneed

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:38
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Ruth Rembis

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:29
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Denise DuPon

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:29
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Steve Patterson

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:29
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Bob Critser

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:29
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Linda Sharp

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:29
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: John Parrott

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:29
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jesse Lowe

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:29
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Kekona Novak

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:14
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Andrew Dettro

Common Raven Corvus corax

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:01
Location: South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: david kirk

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Corthylio calendula

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 09:17
Location: Oak St., Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Susan Lessner

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Corthylio calendula

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 10:59
Location: Oak St., Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Susan Lessner

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Corthylio calendula

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:15
Location: Pond By Palmetto Chapel, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Allison Bugarin

Ruby-crowned Kinglet Corthylio calendula

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 06:33
Location: Sumter NF--Woods Ferry Recreation Area, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Kevin Kubach

Veery Catharus fuscescens

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 16:04
Location: Lake Warren SP, Hampton, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Robert J. Synnett

Hermit Thrush Catharus guttatus

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 11:32
Location: Pond By Palmetto Chapel, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Allison Bugarin

American Pipit Anthus rubescens

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 07:48
Location: Unity Park, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Mark Songer

Purple Finch Haemorhous purpureus

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 11:43
Location: Whitehouse Road loop, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Allison Bugarin

Pine Siskin Spinus pinus

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:13
Location: Cherrie's Yard, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Cherrie Sneed

Bachman's Sparrow Peucaea aestivalis

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 11:12
Location: Carolina Sandhills NWR, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Steven Albert

Grasshopper Sparrow Ammodramus savannarum

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 11:33
Location: Country Squire Road, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Mac Williams

Grasshopper Sparrow Ammodramus savannarum

Number observed: 3
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 11:05
Location: Darlington County Jetport, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Mac Williams

Dark-eyed Junco Junco hyemalis

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024
Location: Guineahouse, York, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Caden Amarnek

White-throated Sparrow Zonotrichia albicollis

Number observed: 2
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 04:06
Location: Fants Grove Wildlife Management Area, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Charlie Quattlebaum

White-throated Sparrow Zonotrichia albicollis

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 06:45
Location: Little Lynches River Wetland., Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Graham Norman

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 10:45
Location: Archers lake, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Ryan Pierce

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 08:30
Location: Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Keith McCullough

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 04, 2024 08:30
Location: Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: John Wilson

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:25
Location: Congaree Creek HP--Timmerman Trail, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Irvin Pitts

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 12:30
Location: Congaree NP (Congaree Swamp), Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: John Grego

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 12:30
Location: Congaree NP (Congaree Swamp), Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Kathleen O'Grady

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 07, 2024 06:42
Location: Saluda Riverwalk, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Graham Norman

Swamp Sparrow Melospiza georgiana

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 18:43
Location: Whitehouse Road loop, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Eli Benosky

Tennessee Warbler Leiothlypis peregrina

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 06:49
Location: Nine Times Preserve, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Denise DuPon

Tennessee Warbler Leiothlypis peregrina

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 06:49
Location: Nine Times Preserve, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Betsy Lewis

Tennessee Warbler Leiothlypis peregrina

Number observed: 2
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 08:19
Location: Oil Camp Creek, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jason Taylor

Tennessee Warbler Leiothlypis peregrina

Number observed: 3
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:18
Location: Oil Camp Creek, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Samuel Payne

Tennessee Warbler Leiothlypis peregrina

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 07:27
Location: Oil Camp Creek Rd from River Road, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Simon Harvey

Connecticut Warbler Oporornis agilis

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 08, 2024 07:15
Location: Issaqueena Falls and Yellow Branch Falls, Oconee, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Garrett Rhyne

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) Setophaga coronata coronata

Number observed: 1
UNCONFIRMED
Date: May 06, 2024 13:56
Location: Hatchery WMA, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Observer: James Port

Yellow-rumped Warbler Setophaga coronata

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 05, 2024 10:44
Location: North end, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Jennifer Tyrrell

Wilson's Warbler Cardellina pusilla

Number observed: 1
CONFIRMED
Date: May 02, 2024 07:18
Location: Oil Camp Creek, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Observer: Samuel Payne
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