Based on 872 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Carolina, Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin is most often recorded in March; in South Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #4 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Tursiops erebennus
Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin 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
Eastern Gray Squirrel
White-tailed Deer
Common Raccoon
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Virginia Opossum
American Beaver
Wild Boar
Eastern Chipmunk
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 Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin appear in South Carolina?
Mainly February–January, with the most records in March.
How common is Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin in South Carolina?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in South Carolina (872 records in our sample).