Jackson Park
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Jackson Park is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Broad-winged Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 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 →