Hooper Lane
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Hooper Lane is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
American Coot
Fulica americana
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Black Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Eastern Meadowlark
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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North Carolina Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in North Carolina →