Lake birding habitat

Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

7/20/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/20/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/20/2026Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

7/18/2026San-Lee Park1 observed

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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

47/20/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

57/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/20/2026

Great Egret

27/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

67/20/2026

Osprey

37/20/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

17/20/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

67/20/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

87/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

87/20/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

27/20/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

77/20/2026

Blue Jay

17/20/2026

Fish Crow

57/20/2026

Carolina Chickadee

87/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

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.