Based on 3,861 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Carolina Chickadee is most often recorded in October; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #10 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee 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 October
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Mockingbird
Great Egret
House Finch
Great Blue Heron
Mourning Dove
Carolina Wren
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 Carolina Chickadee appear in South Carolina?
Mainly September–August, with the most records in October.
How common is Carolina Chickadee in South Carolina?
It ranks #10 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (3,861 records in our sample).