Based on 2,181 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Ring-billed Gull is most often recorded in December; in South Carolina it behaves like a winter visitor. It ranks #37 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
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Ring-billed 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 December
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Great Blue Heron
House Finch
Northern Mockingbird
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Carolina Chickadee
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 Ring-billed Gull appear in South Carolina?
Mainly November–April, with the most records in December.
How common is Ring-billed Gull in South Carolina?
It ranks #37 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in South Carolina (2,181 records in our sample).