Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway

North Carolina · Southeast

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Double-crested Cormorant, Turkey Vulture, and Osprey among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Double-crested Cormorant Turkey Vulture Osprey Mallard Lesser Scaup

Live Bird Data

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

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

Killdeer

67/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

47/18/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

27/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

47/18/2026

Great Egret

27/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Black Vulture

157/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/18/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/18/2026

Carolina Wren

17/18/2026

American Goldfinch

17/18/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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 Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway for birding?▼

The best months to visit Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway?▼

Notable species at Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway include Double-crested Cormorant, Turkey Vulture, Osprey, Mallard, Lesser Scaup. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway?▼

Birding at Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway?▼

Jordan Lake - Farrington Point Rd Causeway offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.