Fort Macon State Park - Beach
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Fort Macon State Park - Beach is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Common Eider, Red-breasted Merganser, and Sanderling 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 Eider
Somateria mollissima
Wilson's Plover
Anarhynchus wilsonia
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
White Ibis
Great Egret
Great Crested Flycatcher
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
Northern Cardinal
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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