Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road

North Carolina · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Ring-billed Gull among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mourning Dove Killdeer Ring-billed Gull Great Blue Heron Red-shouldered Hawk

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Eno River SP--Few's Ford4 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/3/2026Lake Crabtree County Park1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/2/2026111 Harkness Circle, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US (35.965, -79.043)1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/1/2026Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

2/20/2026Lake Crabtree County Park5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

22/21/2026

Killdeer

22/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

2/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

32/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/21/2026

Barred Owl

22/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

12/21/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

42/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/21/2026

Northern Flicker

32/21/2026

Blue Jay

12/21/2026

American Crow

52/21/2026

Carolina Chickadee

72/21/2026

Tufted Titmouse

92/21/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

22/21/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

12/21/2026

Carolina Wren

42/21/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

22/21/2026

Fox Sparrow

22/21/2026

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

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road?▼

Notable species at Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Great Blue Heron, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road?▼

Birding at Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road?▼

Butner Game Land - Brickhouse Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.