Based on 2,499 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Boat-tailed Grackle is most often recorded in June; in North Carolina it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #39 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle in North Carolina by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in North Carolina in June
Great Blue Heron
Northern Cardinal
Laughing Gull
Eastern Bluebird
Red-shouldered Hawk
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
Mallard
Places to look in North Carolina
Botanical GardenCoker Arboretum
Botanical GardenDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden
State ParkFort Macon State Park
State ParkHanging Rock State Park
State ParkCrowders Mountain State Park
Botanical GardenNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
FAQ
When does Boat-tailed Grackle appear in North Carolina?
Mainly March–December, with the most records in June.
How common is Boat-tailed Grackle in North Carolina?
It ranks #39 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in North Carolina (2,499 records in our sample).