Lake birding habitat

Greenfield Lake

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Greenfield Lake is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

5/25/2026Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/23/2026Orton Pond4 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/22/2026Andover Rd1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

5/22/2026Auto selected 34.31175, -77.729881 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/19/2026Carolina Beach State Park6 observed

Black-whiskered Vireo

Vireo altiloquus

5/18/2026Carolina Beach State Park1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/17/2026Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

115/16/2026

Wood Duck

65/16/2026

Mourning Dove

65/16/2026

Chimney Swift

25/16/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/16/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

45/16/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

25/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

85/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

45/16/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

55/16/2026

Northern Flicker

25/16/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

135/16/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/16/2026

Blue Jay

65/16/2026

American Crow

35/16/2026

Fish Crow

85/16/2026

Carolina Chickadee

225/16/2026

Tufted Titmouse

65/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/16/2026

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 Greenfield Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Greenfield Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Greenfield Lake?
Notable species at Greenfield Lake include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Greenfield Lake?
Birding at Greenfield Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Greenfield Lake?
Greenfield Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.