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

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

Great Blue Heron

17/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/16/2026

Fish Crow

57/16/2026

Barn Swallow

17/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/16/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/16/2026

Chipping Sparrow

87/16/2026

Bald Eagle

37/16/2026

American Crow

17/16/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

47/16/2026

American Goldfinch

17/16/2026

Pine Warbler

27/16/2026

Osprey

47/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/16/2026

Carolina Wren

47/16/2026

Mourning Dove

17/12/2026

Black Vulture

17/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

27/12/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

27/12/2026

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.