Based on 2,837 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Brown Pelican is most often recorded in June; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #25 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican in South Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Carolina in June
Northern Cardinal
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Anhinga
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
Laughing Gull
Brown Thrasher
Places to look in South Carolina
Botanical GardenSouth Carolina Botanical Garden
State ParkTable Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
State ParkParis Mountain State Park
State ParkDevils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Brown Pelican appear in South Carolina?
Mainly May–April, with the most records in June.
How common is Brown Pelican in South Carolina?
It ranks #25 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (2,837 records in our sample).