Oak Island
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Oak Island is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Wood Duck, Killdeer, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Black-whiskered Vireo
Vireo altiloquus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Nighthawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
House Finch
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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