Schenck Forest
North Carolina · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Schenck Forest is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
American Woodcock
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Great Horned Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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