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Locations in Charleston County, South Carolina

Species in Charleston County

Common Species in Charleston County

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

Passerina ciris

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Very Common134 obs.
Alligator mississippiensis

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common78 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common46 obs.
Dione vanillae

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common42 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common40 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common40 obs.
Hermeuptychia intricata

Hermeuptychia intricata

Intricate Satyr

Common36 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common36 obs.
Ilex vomitoria

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional36 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional36 obs.
Papilio palamedes

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Occasional33 obs.
Vanessa virginiensis

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional33 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional31 obs.
Egretta caerulea

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Rare31 obs.
Passerculus sandwichensis

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare30 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Charleston County

Explore 32 documented locations in Charleston County, South Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (5 locations)

Charleston County

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

100
species

Sullivan"s Island

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

100
species

Meggett

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

100
species

Folly Beach

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

100
species

Seabrook Island

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 (4 locations)

Ravenel

A productive wildlife area hosting 91 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

91
species

Isle Of Palms

A productive wildlife area hosting 86 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

86
species

Kiawah Island

A productive wildlife area hosting 62 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

62
species

Hollywood

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

47
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (5 locations)

Upper Summerhouse Pond

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

10
species

Toogoodoo River

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

McClellanville

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Awendaw

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

2
species

Alberta Sottile Long Lake

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

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (18 locations)

Bullyard Sound

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Eastlake

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Edisto Sand Pit

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Fish Pond

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Gray Bay

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Hamlin Sound

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Hampton Park Pool

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Lake Woodlawn

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Mark Bay

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Moccasin Pond

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Pond 050

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The Rookery

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Wagner Creek

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Westlake

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Whitney Lake

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Rockville

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Lincolnville

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Stonefield Community Association, Inc.

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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 Charleston County's natural heritage.

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