Duck Park Boardwalk

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Duck Park Boardwalk is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Greater Scaup 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

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/5/2026Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary and Center1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/2/2026Prospect Ave, Beach Access1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

2/28/2026Duck Park Boardwalk1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

2/24/2026Duck Research Pier (Restricted Access)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/21/2026Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

153/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Greater Scaup

33/5/2026

Bufflehead

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

33/5/2026

Horned Grebe

33/5/2026

Snowy Egret

23/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

American Crow

43/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/5/2026

Carolina Wren

33/5/2026

American Robin

23/5/2026

House Sparrow

43/5/2026

American Goldfinch

23/5/2026

Swamp Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

43/5/2026

Common Grackle

53/5/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

83/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Duck Park Boardwalk for birding?
The best months to visit Duck Park Boardwalk for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Duck Park Boardwalk?
Notable species at Duck Park Boardwalk include Canada Goose, Mallard, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Duck Park Boardwalk?
Birding at Duck Park Boardwalk is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Duck Park Boardwalk?
Duck Park Boardwalk offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.