Lake Julian Park
North Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Lake Julian Park is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Graylag Goose, Canada Goose, and Graylag x Canada Goose (hybrid) among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Lesser Scaup
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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