Birds After Bloom
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Event details
Meet Painted Bunting Experts!
Location
Sunflower Field
Category
Nature
Photo Credit: Bob Karp
Event Details
Join a painted bunting expert to learn about one of North Carolina's most colorful songbirds and the important habitat it depends on. While the sunflowers may have faded, their seedheads create one of the best opportunities of the year for birdwatching. Discover why goldfinches, sparrows, and other seed-loving birds flock to the field after the blooms are gone.
Partner: Cape Fear Bird Observatory
Food & Beverage
View the list of food vendors for this event on our Food Truck Calendar.
Know Before You Go
- Outdoor essentials like sunscreen, hats, bug spray & closed-toe shoes
- Water to stay hydrated
If there is inclement weather the event will be canceled. Cancellations will be announced on our website and social media channels.
Driving
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
Parking
- Recommended Parking Lot A
- See map below for recommended event parking.
Biking or Walking
- Via Rocky Branch Greenway: Enter at Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Bikeway Connector: Enter at Blair Drive
Indoor restrooms are available at The Stone Houses seven days a week from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and at Gipson Play Plaza.
Temporary restrooms are located at the Magnolia Room and near Parking Lot A.
Accessible pathways at the Sunflower Field will lead from parking located at 1700 Umstead Dr. into the picnic area and sunflower field. Please note, due to the condition and grade of the area, there is some uneven ground under the pathway matting and it is not fully ADA accessible.
Parking: Recommended ADA/accessible parking area is near the Magnolia Room at 1700 Umstead Dr. All paved parking lots have ADA parking paces.
Restrooms: ADA temporary restrooms are located at the Magnolia Room and at Parking Lot A. Indoor restrooms are available at The Stone Houses seven days a week from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and at Gipson Play Plaza.
Currently, portions of Dix Park - including around the sunflower field - have uneven paths and surfaces, and are not fully accessible for all mobility needs. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development. Learn more about Accessibility at Dix Park.
Planning a visit to Dix Park and have questions about accessibility? Contact us at info@dixpark.org or 919-996-3255
Contact us at info@dixpark.org or call 919-996-3255
