Lake Wheeler
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Lake Wheeler is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, White-throated Sparrow, and Mallard 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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Chimney Swift
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Eastern Phoebe
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Pine Warbler
Summer Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
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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North Carolina Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in North Carolina →