Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Old Lighthouse
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Old Lighthouse is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Blue-winged Teal 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
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
California Gull
Larus californicus
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Nelson's Sparrow (Atlantic Coast)
Ammospiza nelsoni
Western Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Blue-winged Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Black Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Black-bellied Plover
Willet
Sanderling
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Iceland Gull
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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