Mason Farm Biological Reserve

North Carolina · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Mason Farm Biological Reserve is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Barred Owl 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/5/2026Eno River SP--Few's Ford4 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/4/2026Old Bynum Bridge1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026Jordan Lake SRA--Ebenezer Point20 observed

Canada Goose (moffitti/maxima)

Branta canadensis

3/4/2026Martin Luther King Jr Park2 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/2/2026111 Harkness Circle, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US (35.965, -79.043)1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/1/2026Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

2/25/2026Jordan Lake SRA--Seaforth1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Black Vulture

13/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

Barred Owl

23/5/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

43/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Northern Flicker

23/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Fish Crow

13/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

33/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

53/5/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

23/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mason Farm Biological Reserve for birding?
The best months to visit Mason Farm Biological Reserve for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Mason Farm Biological Reserve?
Notable species at Mason Farm Biological Reserve include Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk, Barred Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mason Farm Biological Reserve?
Birding at Mason Farm Biological Reserve is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Mason Farm Biological Reserve?
Mason Farm Biological Reserve offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.