Yates Mill County Park
North Carolina · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, 8:00 AM - sunset
About This Location
Yates Mill County Park is a productive birding destination in North Carolina, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Fish Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Johnson Park
- Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
- Historic Yates Mill
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