
Based on 2,536 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Double-crested Cormorant is most often recorded in March; in South Carolina it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #29 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Nannopterum auritum
Double-crested Cormorant 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 March

Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird

Northern Mockingbird

Great Egret

Mourning Dove

Chipping Sparrow

American Robin

Great Blue Heron
Places to look in South Carolina
South Carolina Botanical Garden
Table Rock State Park
State ParkHuntington Beach State Park
Paris Mountain State Park
Devils Fork State Park
Botanical GardenRiverbanks Zoo
FAQ
When does Double-crested Cormorant appear in South Carolina?
Mainly October–May, with the most records in March.
How common is Double-crested Cormorant in South Carolina?
It ranks #29 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (2,536 records in our sample).