Sunset Beach
North Carolina · Southeast
About This Location
Sunset Beach is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Iberian Gray Shrike
Lanius meridionalis
Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Black-bellied Plover
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Wilson's Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Willet
Sanderling
Dunlin
Laughing Gull
Least Tern
Royal Tern
Snowy Egret
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
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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North Carolina Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in North Carolina →