Carolina Beach State Park
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Carolina Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet 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
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Black-whiskered Vireo
Vireo altiloquus
Bachman's Sparrow
Peucaea aestivalis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Northern)
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Nighthawk
Laughing Gull
Eastern Towhee
Painted Bunting
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue-headed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Purple Martin
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
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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