Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Killdeer, Bonaparte's Gull, and Ring-billed 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

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

Purple Martin

Progne subis

2/28/2026Bass Lake Outfall Greenway4 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

2/27/2026field across the street from the entrance to my street1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

2/25/2026Jordan Lake SRA--Seaforth1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

33/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

Fish Crow

23/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

33/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/6/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

33/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/6/2026

Carolina Wren

23/6/2026

Chipping Sparrow

13/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

43/6/2026

Pine Warbler

73/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

43/6/2026

Canada Goose

23/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

153/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

43/6/2026

American Coot

33/6/2026

American Herring Gull

43/6/2026

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 Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point for birding?
The best months to visit Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point?
Notable species at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point include Killdeer, Bonaparte's Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point?
Birding at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point?
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.