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

North Carolina · Southeast

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Killdeer Turkey Vulture Red-shouldered Hawk Belted Kingfisher Red-headed Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

6/2/2026Jordan Game Land--Morgan Creek (Seasonal Mudflats)1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/2/2026Jordan Game Land--Morgan Creek (Seasonal Mudflats)2 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

6/2/2026Jordan Game Land--Morgan Creek (Seasonal Mudflats)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

6/2/2026Jordan Game Land--Morgan Creek (Seasonal Mudflats)9 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

6/2/2026Jordan Lake--B. Everett Jordan Dam1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

6/1/2026Lake Crabtree Nature Trail--Southport Entrance1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

6/1/2026Jordan Game Land--White Oak Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats3 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

6/1/2026Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

6/1/2026Holiday Acres Lake (Private Property)1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/31/2026Bird Forest1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/30/2026Cane Creek Reservoir (Restricted Access)1 observed

Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

5/30/20261228–1616 Tody Goodwin Rd, Apex US-NC 35.72290, -78.983791 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/30/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/29/2026Brumley Nature Preserve--North1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

26/1/2026

Mallard

66/1/2026

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Chimney Swift

16/1/2026

Killdeer

466/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

156/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Bald Eagle

16/1/2026

Barred Owl

16/1/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

46/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

36/1/2026

White-eyed Vireo

26/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.