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Locations where Semipalmated 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

4Semipalmated Plover Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
6Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond
2Semipalmated Plover Ramp 2-4
2Semipalmated Plover North Carolina Highway 12, Rodanthe, North Carolina, US (35.732, -75.5)
3Semipalmated Plover Oregon Inlet South Rock Jetty
2Semipalmated Plover New River Inlet
15Semipalmated Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
1Semipalmated Plover Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
4Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
8Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
5Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond Photo Blind
9Semipalmated Plover NC-ISS-8
1Semipalmated Plover 313 N Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores US-NC 36.14173, -75.74486
21Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond
4Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--South Pond
1Semipalmated Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 26-32
13Semipalmated Plover Waves soundfront
3Semipalmated Plover Carolina Beach State Park
4Semipalmated Plover 2515 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Wilmington US-NC 33.95945, -77.94152
15Semipalmated Plover Links Golf Course

May 15

3Semipalmated Plover My Yard
XSemipalmated Plover Hooper Lane
2Semipalmated Plover Duck Park Boardwalk
2Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
6Semipalmated Plover Hillcrest Beach Access
1Semipalmated Plover Myrna Peters Road
5Semipalmated Plover Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks
5Semipalmated Plover Bogue Inlet
1Semipalmated Plover Hatteras Point
2Semipalmated Plover Fort Macon State Park Inlet Walk

May 14

2Semipalmated Plover Rivers Edge Public Nature Trail
1Semipalmated Plover Spring Creek Rd
1Semipalmated Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
2Semipalmated Plover Goose Creek Game Land--Hunting Creek Impoundment
2Semipalmated Plover Sunset Beach
1Semipalmated Plover Hobucken School Rd

May 13

XSemipalmated Plover Carolina Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant
1Semipalmated Plover Hooper Lane Mills River, North Carolina, US (35.396, -82.54)
2Semipalmated Plover NC-12, Rodanthe US-NC 35.70238, -75.48872
8Semipalmated Plover Masonboro Island--NERR (Main Island)
2Semipalmated Plover Lake Brandt--Hamburg Mill Rd Mudflat
1Semipalmated Plover Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond
6Semipalmated Plover Bird Island State Reserve

May 12

1Semipalmated Plover Breakwater Inn balcony view
40Semipalmated Plover Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.
10Semipalmated Plover 935–999 Johnnie Bridges Rd, Shelby US-NC 35.33791, -81.65910
7Semipalmated Plover Bald Head Island
4Semipalmated Plover Goose Creek--Spring Creek Impoundment
3Semipalmated Plover Masonboro Island--NERR (North Island)
XSemipalmated Plover 912–1132 Ladson Rd, Mills River US-NC 35.37607, -82.54820
12Semipalmated Plover Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
4Semipalmated Plover Goose Creek

May 11

8Semipalmated Plover Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 55
4Semipalmated Plover Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
5Semipalmated Plover Auto selected 35.76800, -75.52583
1Semipalmated Plover Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Kure Beach US-NC 33.95907, -77.92723
1Semipalmated Plover Archie Elledge Treatment Plant (restricted access)
30Semipalmated Plover White Oak River Impoundment
2Semipalmated Plover Cedar Island NWR--Causeway
10Semipalmated Plover 6820 Canal Dr, Emerald Isle US-NC 34.67056, -77.00911
2Semipalmated Plover Pine Knoll Shores
1Semipalmated Plover 1312 W Dolphin Dr, Oak Island US-NC 33.91635, -78.17522
8Semipalmated Plover Sewage Treatment Plant (walk from south side of park)
290Semipalmated Plover Sunset Beach--East End
1Semipalmated Plover Fort Macon SP
8Semipalmated Plover Sunset Blvd S, Sunset Beach US-NC (33.8769,-78.5097)
20Semipalmated Plover Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach US-NC (34.6971,-76.6981)
20Semipalmated Plover Cape Hatteras KOA Soundside
4Semipalmated Plover Oregon Inlet Campground
5Semipalmated Plover Pea Island South Pond, Southern End (35.6939,-75.4857)
30Semipalmated Plover Pea Island NWR, South Pond NE Lookout Platform
30Semipalmated Plover The Cut, PINWR, -NC 35.73200, -75.50034
1Semipalmated Plover Auto selected 34.58200, -77.25147

May 10

3Semipalmated Plover 55544–55602 NC-12, Frisco US-NC 35.22145, -75.65671
1Semipalmated Plover Villas At Hatteras Landing
1Semipalmated Plover Mills River Park
13Semipalmated Plover Trails End Park
3Semipalmated Plover East Shackleford Banks
2Semipalmated Plover Dunes
1Semipalmated Plover Lake Benson
6Semipalmated Plover Wilson Road/Turf Grass Field
2Semipalmated Plover Lower Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land--Dr. Ray D. Minges Waterfowl Impoundment
6Semipalmated Plover South Pond-New Field Platform
7Semipalmated Plover The Cut/ North Pond US-NC 35.73216, -75.50040
20Semipalmated Plover Carteret County US-NC (34.6450,-77.1018)