Reed Creek Nature Park is a gem of wetland and riparian habitat nestled in the intense urban sprawl of Columbia County. It is the Magee Marsh of the Central Savannah River Area, with a productive boardwalk through Black Willow swamp with planted Pond Cypresses. Migration birding here is exciting and unpredictable, and birders should focus on spring and fall for their visits to the park. In addition to the boardwalk, there is a sewage line right-of-way along Reed Creek itself that provides a nice gallery of brushy riparian habitat and looks at the canopy trees that border the creek. The park is fairly small and can be birded thoroughly in a short amount of time, but repeat circuits around the boardwalk and right-of-way can provide additional species during good migration days. A variety of passerines make use of this rich wetland habitat during migration, including thrushes, vireos, and warblers. Some of the most notable rarities to have been spotted here include Philadelphia Vireo, Golden-winged Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Canada Warbler, and Wilson's Warbler.
Official Park Website:
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Reed Creek Nature Park is a gem of wetland and riparian habitat nestled in the intense urban sprawl of Columbia County. It is the Magee Marsh of the Central Savannah River Area, with a productive boardwalk through Black Willow swamp with planted Pond Cypresses. Migration birding here is exciting and unpredictable, and birders should focus on spring and fall for their visits to the park. In addition to the boardwalk, there is a sewage line right of way right-of-way along Reed Creek itself that provides a nice gallery of brushy riparian habitat and looks at the canopy trees that border the creek. The park is fairly small and can be birded thoroughly in a short amount of time, but repeat circuits around the boardwalk and right-of-way can provide additional species during good migration days. A variety of passerines make use of this rich wetland habitat during migration, including thrushes, vireos, and warblers. Some of the most notable rarities to have been spotted here include Philadelphia Vireo, Golden-winged Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Canada Warbler, and Wilson's Warbler.
Reed Creek Nature Park is a gem of wetland and riparian habitat nestled in the intense urban sprawl of Columbia County. It is the Magee Marsh of the Central Savannah River Area, with a productive boardwalk through Black Willow swamp with planted Pond Cypresses. Migration birding here is exciting and unpredictable, and birders should focus on spring and fall for their visits to the park. In addition to the boardwalk, there is a sewage line right of way along Reed Creek itself that provides a nice gallery of brushy riparian habitat and looks at the canopy trees that border the creek. The park is fairly small and can be birded thoroughly in a short amount of time, but repeat circuits around the boardwalk and right-of-way can provide additional species during good migration days. A variety of passerines make use of this rich wetland habitat during migration, including thrushes, vireos, and warblers. Some of the most notable rarities to have been spotted here include Philadelphia Vireo, Golden-winged Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Canada Warbler, and Wilson's Warbler.
Reed Creek Nature Park is a gem of wetland and riparian habitat nestled in the intense urban sprawl of Columbia County. It is the Magee Marsh of the Central Savannah River Area, with a productive boardwalk through Black Willow Swamp swamp with planted Cypresses. Migration birding here is exciting and unpredictable, and birders should focus on spring and fall for their visits to the park. In addition to the boardwalk, there is a sewage line right of way along Reed Creek itself that provides a nice gallery of brushy riparian habitat and looks at the canopy trees that border the creek. The park is fairly small and can be birded thoroughly in a short amount of time, but repeat circuits around the boardwalk and right-of-way can provide additional species during good migration days. A variety of passerines make use of this rich wetland habitat during migration, including thrushes, vireos, and warblers. Some of the most notable rarities to have been spotted here include Philadelphia Vireo, Golden-winged Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Canada Warbler, and Wilson's Warbler.
Reed Creek Nature Park is a gem of wetland and riparian habitat nestled in the intense urban sprawl of Columbia County. It is the Magee Marsh of the Central Savannah River Area, with a productive boardwalk through Willow Swamp with planted Cypresses. Migration birding here is exciting and unpredictable, and birders should focus on spring and fall for their visits to the park. In addition to the boardwalk, there is a sewage line right of way along Reed Creek itself that provides a nice gallery of brushy riparian habitat and looks at the canopy trees that border the creek. The park is fairly small and can be birded thoroughly in a short amount of time, but repeat circuits around the boardwalk and right-of-way can provide additional species during good migration days. A variety of passerines make use of this rich wetland habitat during migration, including thrushes, vireos, and warblers. Some of the most notable rarities to have been spotted here include Philadelphia Vireo, Golden-winged Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Canada Warbler, and Wilson's Warbler.
