Carolina Beach State Park
North Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Carolina Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Dovekie
Alle alle
Black-legged Kittiwake
Rissa tridactyla
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
White-throated Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black Scoter
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-headed Woodpecker
Dark-eyed Junco
Canada Goose
Laughing Gull
Royal Tern
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
American Crow
Fish Crow
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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