Falls Lake and Durham County

Falls Lake is much like Jordan Lake. Plenty of rarities turn up here, especially after hurricanes! Bald Eagles and Osprey abound in summer. Shorebirding can be excellent if water levels drop in the fall. Ducks are usually not abundant, but some good ones show up. Falls Lake extends from Wake County into Durham and Granville Counties — all areas are covered here.

Best Birding Spots at Falls Lake...

Beaverdam
Brickhouse Road
Cheek Road causeway
Flat River Impoundment
Highway 50
Knap of Reeds Creek (sewerline)
Knap of Reeds Creek (prison)
Knap of Reeds Creek (bushwhacking expedition)
Railroad trestle — north
Railroad trestle — south
Redwood Road (Hickory Hill) Boat Ramp
Rolling View
Sandling Beach
Will Suitt Road railroad grade mudflats

More information at Brian Bockhahn's Falls Lake Birding Trail site.

... and the rest of Durham County

Duke Forest (Durham and Korstian Divisions) - Shepherd Nature Trail and gates 4, 10, 25, 26
Duke Forest (Durham Division) - Field Site Loop
NC 54 impoundments
Quail Roost
Stagecoach Road impoundment (New Hope Creek)

Revised 1/24/2008 cwcook@duke.edu