Based on 3,796 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Laughing Gull is most often recorded in June; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #11 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull 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
Brown Thrasher
Mourning Dove
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 Laughing Gull appear in South Carolina?
Mainly February–December, with the most records in June.
How common is Laughing Gull in South Carolina?
It ranks #11 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (3,796 records in our sample).