Pitt Street Causeway

Overview

Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, just off of Charleston Harbor. The habitat is a mixture of open water, mud flats and salt marsh. This is a public area and easily accessible. Best in fall, winter and spring. Visit from 3 hours before low tide until 3 hours after low tide for best birding.

To reach the Pitt Street causeway, come down Coleman Blvd from the Cooper River Bridge / Patriot's Point area. Cross the bridge over Shem Creek and go straight at the stoplight. You will then be on Whilden Street. Go down Whilden and take a right after 6-7 blocks, then a quick left. This will put you on Pitt Street. Continue to the end of Pitt Street, cross the steep speed bump beside the gate and park on the right. Some common birds you may see throughout the year at Pitt St Causeway include:

Clapper Rails
Marbled Godwits
Wood Storks
Reddish Egrets
Seaside Sparrows
Sharp-tailed Sparrows
Common Ground-Doves

Greater Charleston Green Map
updated 09/2008 by Charleston GreenMap