Wetland birding habitat

Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
WetlandRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and river/riparian habitat attracts Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, and Bonaparte's Gull 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

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

6/1/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)10 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

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

5/31/2026Lake Crabtree Nature Trail--Southport Entrance1 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

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/29/2026Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/29/2026Dan K. Moore Freeway, Cary, North Carolina, US (35.838, -78.778)1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/28/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

25/26/2026

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/26/2026

Killdeer

45/26/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/26/2026

Least Sandpiper

15/26/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

95/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/26/2026

Great Egret

75/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

105/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/26/2026

Osprey

15/26/2026

Bald Eagle

15/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Northern Flicker

25/26/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/26/2026

Eastern Phoebe

25/26/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  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 - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats for birding?
The best months to visit Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & 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 - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats?
Notable species at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats include Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, Bonaparte's Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports wetland, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats?
Birding at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats?
Jordan Game Land - Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.