Based on 2,505 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Brown Pelican is most often recorded in August; in North Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #38 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican 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 August
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Laughing Gull
Great Blue Heron
Sanderling
American Goldfinch
Northern Cardinal
Willet
Great Egret
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 Brown Pelican appear in North Carolina?
Mainly March–January, with the most records in August.
How common is Brown Pelican in North Carolina?
It ranks #38 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in North Carolina (2,505 records in our sample).