Schenck Forest
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Schenck Forest is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Green-winged Teal 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
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Merlin
Falco columbarius
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
Eastern Towhee
Ovenbird
Pine Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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