Lake Julian Park
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Lake Julian Park is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Graylag Goose, Canada Goose, and Graylag x Canada Goose (hybrid) among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Graylag Goose
Canada Goose
Egyptian Goose
Muscovy Duck
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-shouldered Hawk
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Gray Catbird
American Robin
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
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