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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in South Carolina
Marshes, beaches, forests, and coastal wildlife
South Carolina blends Lowcountry marshes, beaches, river systems, and inland forests, giving families a warm-climate mix of birdlife, wetlands, and coastal nature experiences.
Sightings
1,183
Places
231
Species
455
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in South Carolina
A recent look at wildlife sightings across South Carolina.
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Columbia Historic District Ii
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Columbia Historic District Ii
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Jun 15, 2026
Columbia Historic District Ii
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Jun 15, 2026
Columbia Historic District Ii
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License: CC0 1.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across South Carolina.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn South Carolina's guide into an actual day out.
Park50 sightings50 species
South Carolina, US
Summerville Historic District
You might spot Eastern Mud Turtle, Anole, and Mediterranean House Gecko.
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Park48 sightings50 species
South Carolina, US
Anderson University
You might spot Anole, Green Treefrog, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Park48 sightings50 species
South Carolina, US
Columbia Canal
You might spot Great Blue Heron, Spanish Moss, and Cahaba Lily.
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Park48 sightings50 species
South Carolina, US
Conestee Nature Preserve
You might spot Joro Spider, Pickerelweed, and Great Blue Heron.
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Park47 sightings50 species
South Carolina, US
Charleston Historic District
You might spot Brown Pelican, Boat-Tailed Grackle, and Great Egret.
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Park46 sightings50 species
South Carolina, US
Secessionville Historic District
You might spot Gulf Fritillary, Poey's Furrow Bee, and Anole.
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Popular Species
Popular species in South Carolina
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across South Carolina.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for South Carolina
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of South Carolina.
Birds
Birding in South Carolina
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across South Carolina.
316 Sightings100 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in South Carolina
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across South Carolina.
46 Sightings157 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in South Carolina
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in South Carolina feel richer.
256 Sightings124 Species
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