Urban Park birding habitat

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Georgia · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Great Egret, Turkey Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/13/2026Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park2 observed

Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus borealis

4/12/2026Five Points Rd, Gray US-GA 33.02098, -83.690821 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/10/2026ocmulgee mounds national park

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/9/2026Home1 observed

Bachman's Sparrow

Peucaea aestivalis

4/5/20261787 Georgia 18, Gordon, Georgia, US (32.942, -83.421)1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

4/4/20262340 Clayton St, Macon US-GA 32.84853, -83.656471 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

24/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/17/2026

American Crow

14/17/2026

Carolina Wren

14/17/2026

Eastern Bluebird

14/17/2026

Chimney Swift

14/17/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

14/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

14/17/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/17/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

14/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

14/17/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/17/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/17/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/17/2026

Black-and-white Warbler

14/17/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

14/17/2026

American Redstart

14/17/2026

Northern Parula

14/17/2026

Pine Warbler

14/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park?
Notable species at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park include Great Egret, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park?
Birding at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park?
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.