Yates Mill County Park
North Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, 8:00 AM - sunset
About This Location
Yates Mill County Park is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Johnson Park
- Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
- Historic Yates Mill
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