This was my first visit to this site near Goldsboro, NC. For a full description of the park see this main page link. There are four trails running through the 150 acres along the Neuse River. I choose the orange trail which starts in a small open field, then transitions into a very old peach orchard, then into mixed forest and ultimately on to swamp conditions along the river. There were Cardinals, Robins, Bluebirds, Sparrows, and Bluejays in the orchard. By the river, I saw a “ tree monster”, Red-tailed Hawks, White throated Sparrows, a Titmouse, Carolina Chicadees, a Hermit Thrush, and Red bellied Woodpeckers. I heard Fish Crows at a distance and a Pileated Woodpecker drumming in the swamp. A few very early spring flowers were peeping out. This is a beautiful site with enough diversity of habitat to assure a good variety of species of birds. I was happy with the photos I got on this very early spring day. I really look forward to the soon coming migration and summer birds here. Don’t miss this great site!! See photos below.
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