Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/6/2026Jordan Lake SRA--Ebenezer Point4 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

3/6/2026Mason Farm Biological Reserve1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Eno River SP--Few's Ford4 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/4/2026Old Bynum Bridge1 observed

Canada Goose (moffitti/maxima)

Branta canadensis

3/4/2026Martin Luther King Jr Park2 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/2/2026111 Harkness Circle, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US (35.965, -79.043)1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/1/2026Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

2/28/2026Bass Lake Outfall Greenway4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

22/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

12/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

12/21/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Blue Jay

42/21/2026

American Crow

22/21/2026

Tufted Titmouse

12/21/2026

Tree Swallow

502/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/21/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

12/21/2026

Carolina Wren

12/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

22/21/2026

American Goldfinch

102/21/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

12/21/2026

Pine Warbler

22/21/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

42/21/2026

Canada Goose

192/21/2026

Wood Duck

42/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) for birding?
The best months to visit Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)?
Notable species at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) include Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Belted Kingfisher, Red-headed Woodpecker. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)?
Birding at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)?
Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.