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The Club meets each winter, spring, and fall at different locations in the Carolinas. Meeting sites are selected to give participants an opportunity to see many different kinds of birds. Guided field trips and informative programs are combined for an exciting weekend of meeting with people who share an enthusiasm and concern for birds.

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Locations where Black-bellied Plover has been recently reported in North Carolina

Only the most recent report per location is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

May 16

4Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
1Black-bellied Plover Southport Water Overlook
6Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Nags Head US-NC 35.82836, -75.55535
2Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras
2Black-bellied Plover Bodie Island--Coquina Beach
6Black-bellied Plover Ramp 2-4
3Black-bellied Plover North Carolina Highway 12, Rodanthe, North Carolina, US (35.732, -75.5)
1Black-bellied Plover Oregon Inlet South Rock Jetty
3Black-bellied Plover New River Inlet
18Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
2Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
1Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
3Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
1Black-bellied Plover Cape Lookout NS--Spit Area
1Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond Photo Blind
4Black-bellied Plover NC-ISS-8
1Black-bellied Plover Radio Island, Morehead City US-NC (34.7135,-76.6812)
12Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond
1Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--South Pond
4Black-bellied Plover Waves soundfront
XBlack-bellied Plover Fort Fisher SRA--Zeke's Island

May 15

1Black-bellied Plover Avon Beach
2Black-bellied Plover Bogue Inlet
6Black-bellied Plover Hatteras Point
4Black-bellied Plover Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond

May 14

8Black-bellied Plover 54055 Marlin Court, Frisco, North Carolina, US (35.227, -75.635)
3Black-bellied Plover Swing belly’s Roost

May 13

4Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Oregon Inlet Beach (North)
1Black-bellied Plover Pine Knoll Shores
1Black-bellied Plover NC-12, Rodanthe US-NC 35.70238, -75.48872
2Black-bellied Plover Masonboro Island--NERR (Main Island)
2Black-bellied Plover Shallotte Inlet
1Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center
5Black-bellied Plover Fort Macon State Park Inlet Walk

May 12

1Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Salvo Day Use Area
2Black-bellied Plover North Carolina Highway 12, Avon, North Carolina, US (35.499, -75.479)
4Black-bellied Plover Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.
1Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
2Black-bellied Plover Sunset Beach
7Black-bellied Plover Masonboro Island--NERR (North Island)
5Black-bellied PloverHatteras Pelagic--Gulf Stream
1Black-bellied Plover Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area

May 11

1Black-bellied Plover 1616 Ocean Blvd, Topsail Beach US-NC (34.3523,-77.6451)
3Black-bellied Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 55
1Black-bellied Plover Auto selected 35.76800, -75.52583
1Black-bellied Plover White Oak River Impoundment
1Black-bellied Plover Auto selected 34.66442, -77.01600
5Black-bellied Plover Rivers Edge Public Nature Trail
2Black-bellied Plover 6820 Canal Dr, Emerald Isle US-NC 34.67056, -77.00911
1Black-bellied Plover Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
1Black-bellied Plover Alligator River NWR--Creef Cut Wildlife Trail
150Black-bellied Plover Sunset Beach--East End
12Black-bellied Plover Hammocks Beach SP
2Black-bellied Plover Oak Island--West End
4Black-bellied Plover Pea Island NWR, South Pond NE Lookout Platform
7Black-bellied Plover Auto selected 34.58200, -77.25147

May 10

1Black-bellied Plover North Atlantic Ocean US-NC (35.2259,-75.6967)
14Black-bellied Plover East Shackleford Banks
1Black-bellied Plover Kitty Hawk Pier
1Black-bellied Plover North Carolina Highway 12, Rodanthe, North Carolina, US (35.732, -75.5)The Cut.
1Black-bellied Plover South Pond-New Field Platform
1Black-bellied Plover The Cut/ North Pond US-NC 35.73216, -75.50040
1Black-bellied Plover Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
2Black-bellied Plover Carteret County US-NC (34.6450,-77.1018)