Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Ring-necked Duck, and Lesser Scaup 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

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

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

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

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

2/20/2026Lake Crabtree Nature Trail--Southport Entrance5 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

2/20/20266550 North Carolina 56, Franklinton, North Carolina, US (36.088, -78.384)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

12/28/2026

Ring-necked Duck

32/28/2026

Lesser Scaup

12/28/2026

Bufflehead

22/28/2026

Ruddy Duck

32/28/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

12/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

142/28/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

32/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

52/28/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

22/28/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

12/28/2026

Blue Jay

12/28/2026

Carolina Chickadee

52/28/2026

Tufted Titmouse

22/28/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

12/28/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/28/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

72/28/2026

Eastern Bluebird

42/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir for birding?
The best months to visit Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir?
Notable species at Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir include Gadwall, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir?
Birding at Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir?
Falls Lake - Beaverdam Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.