05/27/2026
Have you heard the news? South Carolina now has a state migratory bird!
The Prothonotary Warbler, aka the "swamp warbler," is a common breeder in our state where they pass through on their migrations to Central and South America.
Prothonotary Warblers like to spend their days in swamps and bottomland forests where they tend to stay low in the understory, foraging above the water and along shorelines. While most warbler species construct their nests in dense bushes, the Prothonotary Warbler is one of only two wood warbler species that uses tree cavities for nesting.
Want to spot one for yourself? You're in luck! These vibrant birds are currently in South Carolina for the breeding season! The best time to see them in our state is April-July each year.