Lake birding habitat

Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Killdeer 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

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/30/20267305 Poplar Grove Trail, Greensboro US-NC 36.13948, -79.940031 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

5/30/20267305 Poplar Grove Trail, Greensboro US-NC 36.13948, -79.940031 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

5/30/20267305 Poplar Grove Trail, Greensboro US-NC 36.13948, -79.940031 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/29/2026Guilford County Farm/Howerton Rd. (Guilford Co.)1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/26/2026Friend's House1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

5/26/2026Minglewood Trail-Summerfield1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

5/25/2026Lake Brandt--Hamburg Mill Rd Mudflat2 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

5/24/2026Guilford County Farm/Howerton Rd. (Guilford Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/18/2026

Canada Goose

45/17/2026

Mallard

25/17/2026

Mourning Dove

15/17/2026

Great Egret

15/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/17/2026

Barred Owl

15/17/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/17/2026

American Crow

25/17/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/17/2026

Tufted Titmouse

35/17/2026

Brown-headed Nuthatch

15/17/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

25/17/2026

Carolina Wren

25/17/2026

Wood Thrush

15/17/2026

American Goldfinch

15/17/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/17/2026

Common Grackle

15/17/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/17/2026

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 Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats?
Notable species at Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats include Gadwall, Mallard, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats?
Birding at Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats?
Lake Brandt - Horsepen Creek Mudflats offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.