Greenfield Lake

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Greenfield Lake is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

3/5/2026Johnnie Mercer's Pier1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026Johnnie Mercer's Pier1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026Andover Rd1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

3/4/2026Ft. Fisher rec pier1 observed

Dovekie

Alle alle

3/3/2026Johnnie Mercer's Pier1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

2/28/2026Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area2 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

2/28/2026Carolina Beach Lake1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

2/28/2026Long Leaf Drive and Holland Drive1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

2/28/2026Carolina Beach Lake3 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

2/28/2026Landfall Lake - private (permission required)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Wood Duck

13/5/2026

Mallard

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

33/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

43/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

White Ibis

33/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

33/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

63/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

43/5/2026

American Crow

53/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Greenfield Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Greenfield Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Greenfield Lake?
Notable species at Greenfield Lake include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Greenfield Lake?
Birding at Greenfield Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Greenfield Lake?
Greenfield Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.