Based on 2,245 research-grade iNaturalist observations in North Carolina, Green Heron is most often recorded in July; in North Carolina it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #47 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Butorides virescens
Green Heron 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 July
Laughing Gull
Great Blue Heron
Northern Cardinal
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
American Goldfinch
Eastern Bluebird
Great Egret
Northern Mockingbird
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 Green Heron appear in North Carolina?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in July.
How common is Green Heron in North Carolina?
It ranks #47 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in North Carolina (2,245 records in our sample).