Jordan Lake - Historical Data Only

North Carolina · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/4/2026Old Bynum Bridge1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026Jordan Lake SRA--Ebenezer Point20 observed

Canada Goose (moffitti/maxima)

Branta canadensis

3/4/2026Martin Luther King Jr Park2 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/2/2026111 Harkness Circle, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US (35.965, -79.043)1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

2/28/2026Bass Lake Outfall Greenway4 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

2/27/2026field across the street from the entrance to my street1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

2/25/2026Jordan Lake SRA--Seaforth1 observed

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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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Where to See Bald Eagles in North America: A Seasonal Viewing Guide

11 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

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.