Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only

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 - Historical Data Only is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Common Loon Bald Eagle Double-crested Cormorant Ring-billed Gull Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/31/2026Bird Forest1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

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

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

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

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

Northern Mockingbird

5/30/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

5/30/2026

Mallard

15/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/30/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/30/2026

Killdeer

45/30/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

25/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

65/30/2026

Black Vulture

15/30/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

25/30/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/30/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/30/2026

Blue Jay

25/30/2026

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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North Carolina Birding Guide

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

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Understanding Bird Migration

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only for birding?▼

The best months to visit Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only?▼

Notable species at Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only?▼

Birding at Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only?▼

Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.