Birding on Tybee Island

Meet the Locals

Diana Churchill
Author, Educator & Birding Enthusiast

"My birds sort of have become my friends, and I gotta go out and spend time with my friends."

Diana has spent years observing Tybee Island's feathered residents, sharing her passion for coastal birding through education, storytelling and a lifelong appreciation for the wildlife that makes the island one of Georgia's premier birding destinations.

Freddie Barber
Owner & Operator, Aqua Dawg Kayak Company

"When you're out on the water, it's just such an amazing feeling. But as soon as you get on that boat and touch the water and just let nature work, it's just so amazing—a feeling you can only experience by doing it yourself."

Freddie helps visitors experience Tybee from the water, guiding kayak tours through the island's marshes and estuaries where birds, dolphins and other coastal wildlife thrive. His local knowledge offers a front-row seat to one of the island's most remarkable ecosystems.

How to Experience It for Yourself

Book Your Adventure

One of the best ways to experience Tybee Island's birdlife is from the water. Aqua Dawg Kayak Company offers guided kayak tours through the island's tidal creeks and estuaries, where you'll have the opportunity to observe shorebirds, wading birds and other coastal wildlife in their natural habitat.

Best Time to Visit

Birding on Tybee Island can be enjoyed year-round, with each season bringing new opportunities to spot resident and migratory species. Spring and fall are especially rewarding as thousands of shorebirds travel along the Atlantic Flyway, while winter welcomes an impressive variety of waterfowl and coastal birds.

What to Expect

Birding on Tybee isn't about checking species off a list; it's about slowing down and becoming part of the landscape around you. Expect peaceful paddles through quiet marshes, abundant wildlife and a deeper appreciation for the coastal ecosystems that make Tybee one of Georgia's premier birding destinations.