Lake birding habitat

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Killdeer, Bonaparte's Gull, and Ring-billed 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

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

15/27/2026

Mourning Dove

25/27/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/27/2026

Killdeer

55/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/27/2026

Black Vulture

15/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/27/2026

Osprey

35/27/2026

Bald Eagle

25/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/27/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/27/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/27/2026

American Crow

25/27/2026

Fish Crow

105/27/2026

Tufted Titmouse

55/27/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

55/27/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

25/27/2026

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 State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point for birding?
The best months to visit Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point?
Notable species at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point include Killdeer, Bonaparte's Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point?
Birding at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point?
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area - Ebenezer Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.