Pelicans in South Carolina in March
Yes, March is one of the best months to see pelicans in South Carolina. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 334 of the 3,175 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for pelicans in South Carolina
10.5%
of yearly sightings
334
records in March
#2
busiest month of 12
3,175
verified records a year
February 9.9%, March 10.5%, April 8.3%. Busiest month is December at 11.6%.
3,175 verified observations of pelicans in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When pelicans are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
December
367 records (11.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 311 | 9.8% |
| Februarypeak | 314 | 9.9% |
| Marchpeak | 334 | 10.5% |
| April | 263 | 8.3% |
| May | 297 | 9.4% |
| June | 313 | 9.9% |
| July | 212 | 6.7% |
| August | 205 | 6.5% |
| September | 131 | 4.1% |
| October | 167 | 5.3% |
| November | 261 | 8.2% |
| Decemberpeak | 367 | 11.6% |
Pelicans you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown Pelican | 2,808 |
| American White Pelican | 357 |
In South Carolina, March carries 10.5% of the year's pelicans sightings, about 2.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between February and March, and it heads toward April (8.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so March is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The pelicans most often recorded in South Carolina are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which pelicans you are most likely to see
- Brown Pelican2,808 records
- American White Pelican357 records
Plan your pelican trip in South Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see pelicans in South Carolina in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 334 of the 3,175 verified pelicans sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see pelicans in South Carolina?+
March is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, March and February.
What month is best for pelicans in South Carolina?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, March and February, based on 3,175 verified observations.
Which pelicans are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Brown Pelican and American White Pelican, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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