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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.

November 5

1Black-bellied Plover ✓Ramp 25, Avon, North Carolina, US (35.499, -75.476)
1Black-bellied PloverJordan Game Land--Transis Camp Rd (general area)
1Black-bellied Plover ✓MAH's HOUSE US-NC 36.18782, -75.75329
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Oregon Inlet (South), Pea Island
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Sunset Beach--East End
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
7Black-bellied Plover ✓Onslow Beach
4Black-bellied Plover ✓Pea Island South Pond, Southern End (35.6939,-75.4857)
6Black-bellied Plover ✓Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Pea Island south pond, NE Corner Platform (35.7022,-75.4887)
15Black-bellied Plover ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point

November 4

4Black-bellied Plover ✓Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Oregon Inlet South Rock Jetty
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Holden Beach--Beachfront
15Black-bellied Plover ✓Hatteras Point
1Black-bellied Plover ✓N River Farms Rd, Beaufort US-NC 34.76642, -76.53923

November 3

50Black-bellied Plover ✓East Shackleford Banks
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Southern Shores Beach
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Pier
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Waves soundfront

November 2

1Black-bellied Plover ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Bodie Island--Coquina Beach
8Black-bellied Plover ✓Pea Island NWR--South Pond
2Black-bellied Plover ✓South Pond-New Field Platform
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Beachfront Holiday Inn Express
3Black-bellied Plover ✓North River Farms (permission required)

November 1

2Black-bellied Plover ✓Onslow Bay, Atlantic Beach US-NC (34.6931,-76.6862)
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Pea Island NWR - South Pond Observation Deck
3Black-bellied Plover ✓Wrightsville Beach South

October 31

1Black-bellied Plover ✓Holden Beach, Holden Beach US-NC (33.9096,-78.3096)
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Fort Fisher--Ferry Parking and Trail
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Oak Island--West End
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Salvo Day Use Area
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond Platform
1Black-bellied Plover ✓Hatteras Landing Marina

October 30

2Black-bellied Plover ✓Oregon Inlet Campground
2Black-bellied Plover ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Old Cape Point beach road/walkway
7Black-bellied Plover ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Oregon Inlet Beach (North)
3Black-bellied Plover ✓Bogue Inlet