Bodie Island
North Carolina · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Bodie Island is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Gadwall, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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