Biltmore Estate
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Biltmore Estate is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, and Mourning Dove 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
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
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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