The staff of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (that’s the branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds) recently recommended Little St. Simons Island as one of the best places for birding in the United States. There are 30 species that can be seen on Little St. Simons Island, including Piping Plovers, thousands of Red Knots, hundreds of Whimbrel; Peregrine Falcon and Merlin common flyovers; Yellow-throated Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, Orchard Oriole, Summer Tanager, and Painted Buntings. Little St. Simons Island, reached by boat from St. Simon Island, welcomes just 32 overnight guests at a time to discover its 10,000 acres and 7 miles of beach with birding, naturalist-led adventures, kayaking, boating, fishing and more. Rates include three meals a day and are all-inclusive. For more information, call 912.638.7472, or visit LittleSSI.com.
