Based on 3,490 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Double-crested Cormorant is most often recorded in March; in North Carolina it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #31 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Nannopterum auritum
Double-crested Cormorant 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 March
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Great Blue Heron
Mallard
Red-shouldered Hawk
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 Double-crested Cormorant appear in North Carolina?
Mainly February–January, with the most records in March.
How common is Double-crested Cormorant in North Carolina?
It ranks #31 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in North Carolina (3,490 records in our sample).