River/Riparian birding habitat

Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Killdeer, Turkey 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/18/2026Jordan Lake--Highway 641 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

7/18/2026Jordan Game Land--Transis Camp Rd (general area)1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/18/2026Meadow View Area (Birding From Roads Only)1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/18/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)2 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/18/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)1 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

7/16/2026734 Kendall Circle, Raleigh, North Carolina, US (35.776, -78.663)1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/14/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)8 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

7/14/2026Jordan Game Land--Transis Camp Rd (general area)1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/12/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

27/18/2026

Northern Bobwhite

17/18/2026

Killdeer

1007/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/18/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

27/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

757/18/2026

Great Egret

147/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

87/18/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/18/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

17/18/2026

Blue Jay

17/18/2026

American Crow

27/18/2026

Fish Crow

27/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/18/2026

Barn Swallow

507/18/2026

Carolina Wren

17/18/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) for birding?
The best months to visit Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)?
Notable species at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) include Killdeer, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Belted Kingfisher, Red-headed Woodpecker. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)?
Birding at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats)?
Jordan Game Land - New Hope Creek (Chatham County Seasonal Mudflats) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.