Ocean Isle Beach
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Ocean Isle Beach is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts White Ibis, Canada Goose, and Mourning Dove 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
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Iberian Gray Shrike
Lanius meridionalis
Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Ruddy Turnstone
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Brown Pelican
American Crow
Purple Martin
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Boat-tailed Grackle
Sanderling
Caspian Tern
Sandwich Tern
Carolina Chickadee
House Sparrow
Mourning Dove
Fish Crow
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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