Bodie Island
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Bodie Island is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Tundra Swan, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
Royal Tern
Seaside Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Semipalmated Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
White-rumped Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
American Herring Gull
Brown Pelican
Common Grackle
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
Clapper Rail
Killdeer
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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