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Locations in Colleton County, South Carolina

Species in Colleton County

Common Species in Colleton County

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common22 obs.
Cygnus columbianus

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common12 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common12 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common11 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common11 obs.
Egretta tricolor

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common11 obs.
Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common9 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.
Quiscalus major

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional8 obs.
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional7 obs.
Carex intumescens

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional7 obs.
Egretta caerulea

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Occasional7 obs.
Platalea ajaja

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional7 obs.
Leucophaeus atricilla

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Rare7 obs.
Limulus polyphemus

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare7 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Colleton County

Explore 10 documented locations in Colleton County, South Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)

Colleton County

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

100
species

Edisto Beach

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

100
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (1 locations)

Walterboro

An emerging wildlife area with 8 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

8
species

📍 Additional Locations (7 locations)

Bennetts Pond

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Parker Hole

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Yacht Basin

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Smoaks

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Cottageville

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Lodge

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Williams

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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 Colleton County's natural heritage.

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