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Locations where Bank Swallow has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 26

3Bank Swallow Beach directly out from Nan and Ed- Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Avon US-NC 35.56029, -75.46203
1Bank SwallowMargaret B Pollard
1Bank Swallow Hooper Lane
1Bank SwallowHatteras Pelagic--Gulf Stream

May 25

1Bank Swallow W. Kerr Scott Reservoir--Dam
2Bank Swallow Apr 19, 2026 12:41 PM 35.371, -81.656

May 24

2Bank Swallow Falls Lake--Old Weaver Trail (Wake Co.)
2Bank Swallow Hooper Lane Mills River, North Carolina, US (35.396, -82.54)
2Bank Swallow Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)
2Bank Swallow Falls Lake, Creedmoor US-NC 36.07100, -78.71302
2Bank Swallow Butner Game Land--Brickhouse Rd. (Granville Co.)
2Bank Swallow Lake Crabtree Nature Trail--Southport Entrance
2Bank Swallow Jordan Game Land--Mason Point Peninsula (South End ONLY)

May 23

1Bank Swallow Mills River WTP
1Bank Swallow Jordan Game Land--White Oak Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats
6Bank Swallow Buckhorn Reservoir--Bunn Rd Access
1Bank Swallow Lake Benson Park, Garner US-NC 35.67040, -78.62862
4Bank Swallow 27704, Durham US-NC 36.07632, -78.79415
2Bank Swallow Alton King Road--Field and Ponds

May 22

3Bank Swallow Lake Betz
1Bank Swallow Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant

May 21

1Bank Swallow 1302 Water Oak Dr, Kill Devil Hills US-NC 36.01974, -75.67935
2Bank Swallow South Mountains SP--Clear Creek Access

May 20

1Bank Swallow 648 W Buffalo Rd, Robbinsville US-NC 35.32841, -83.88734
3Bank Swallow 150 Belfry Loop, Mooresville US-NC 35.64268, -80.88980
2Bank Swallow Biltmore Estate--The Lagoon
2Bank Swallow Island Park