Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
WetlandRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and river/riparian habitat attracts Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, and Bonaparte's Gull 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

3/1/2026Yates Mill County Park1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  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 - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats for birding?
The best months to visit Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & 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 - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats?
Notable species at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats include Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, Bonaparte's Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports wetland, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats?
Birding at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats?
Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.