Bald Head Island
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Bald Head Island is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Black Scoter, Mourning Dove, and American Oystercatcher 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
Black-whiskered Vireo
Vireo altiloquus
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Bachman's Sparrow
Peucaea aestivalis
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Northern)
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Laughing Gull
White Ibis
Tricolored Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
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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