Forest birding habitat

Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, and Bufflehead 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

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

7/20/2026Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

7/20/2026Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant2 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/20/2026Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/20/2026Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant4 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

7/20/2026Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/13/2026Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

27/20/2026

Wood Duck

407/20/2026

Mallard

487/20/2026

Ruddy Duck

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

17/20/2026

Chimney Swift

17/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

American Coot

47/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

567/20/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/20/2026

Anhinga

17/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

37/20/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

37/20/2026

Green Heron

47/20/2026

Great Egret

17/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

67/20/2026

Osprey

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant for birding?
The best months to visit Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant?
Notable species at Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant include Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, American Coot. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant?
Birding at Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant?
Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.