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Locations in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Species in Beaufort County

Common Species in Beaufort County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Limulus polyphemus

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common123 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common82 obs.
Alligator mississippiensis

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common74 obs.
Leucophaeus atricilla

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common72 obs.
Stomolophus meleagris

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Common68 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common66 obs.
Callinectes sapidus

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common62 obs.
Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common62 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional60 obs.
Thalasseus maximus

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional59 obs.
Egretta tricolor

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional58 obs.
Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional57 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional53 obs.
Calidris alba

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare53 obs.
Clibanarius vittatus

Clibanarius vittatus

Rare53 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Beaufort County

Explore 33 documented locations in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Hilton Head Island

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Beaufort County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Port Royal

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (3 locations)

Daufuskie Island

A productive wildlife area hosting 42 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

42
species

Beaufort

A productive wildlife area hosting 23 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

23
species

Oak Creek

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (11 locations)

Burton

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Braddock Cove

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

14
species

Harbour Town Marina

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

Skull Creek

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

10
species

Lake Joe

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Lake Mary

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Lake Chapin

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Jenkins Island

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Jarvis Creek Club

Near Hilton Head Island

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Lake Thomas

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

The Point

Near Beaufort

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (16 locations)

Baynard Cove

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Blue Heron Lake

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Clubhouse Pond

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Crystal Lake

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Dick Point Pond

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Federal Street Pond

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Fiddlers Trace Lake

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Jarvis Creek

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Lake Lombard

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Mill Creek Lake

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Wood Duck Pond

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Buck Island

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Fromme Island

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Laurel Bay

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Shell Point

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Stream Off Old House Creek

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About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Beaufort County's natural heritage.

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