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Locations where Blue-gray Gnatcatcher has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

November 12

1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Jordan Lake SRA--Ebenezer Point
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Bent Tree Rd

November 11

1Blue-gray GnatcatcherJoseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Home
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Holden Beach, Holden Beach US-NC (33.9096,-78.3096)
1Blue-gray GnatcatcherPea Island NWR--South Pond

November 9

1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓440–618 Shoreline Dr W, Sunset Beach US-NC 33.88007, -78.53097
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Cochran Farm
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Jordan Game Land--Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats

November 8

1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Martin Marietta Park (Former Quarry)
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Lake Sutton

November 7

1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Burnt Mill Creek
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓Fort Fisher--Ferry Parking and Trail

November 6

1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher ✓1434 McCullock Loop Rd, Hurdle Mills US-NC 36.25062, -79.10506