New River Inlet
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
New River Inlet is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Semipalmated Plover, and Piping Plover 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
Wilson's Plover
Anarhynchus wilsonia
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Semipalmated Plover
Piping Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Sanderling
Dunlin
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Bonaparte's Gull
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Boat-tailed Grackle
Canada Goose
Red-breasted Merganser
Black-bellied Plover
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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