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Locations where Bobolink has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

October 9

1Bobolink ✓Warren Wilson College--Farm Fields
2BobolinkGuilford County Farm/Howerton Rd. (Guilford Co.)

October 8

1Bobolink ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
XBobolink ✓Alligator River NWR--Wildlife Drive
9Bobolink ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Salvo Day Use Area
2Bobolink ✓Waves soundfront
3Bobolink ✓North River Farms (permission required)

October 7

2Bobolink ✓Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond
1Bobolink ✓Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
1Bobolink ✓Biltmore Estate--Deer Park River Trail
4Bobolink ✓Valle Crucis Community Park
15Bobolink ✓Warren Wilson College--Owen Park
1Bobolink ✓Brevard Park/Landing Strip
1Bobolink ✓Falls Lake--Neuse River RR Grade (Granville Co)

October 6

4Bobolink ✓Hatteras Landing Marina
4Bobolink ✓1012 Patterson Rd, Durham US-NC (35.9900,-78.7865)
1Bobolink ✓Martin Marietta Park (Former Quarry)
1Bobolink ✓Hooper Lane
2Bobolink ✓Clarks Creek Nature Preserve
21Bobolink ✓Butner Game Land--Brickhouse Rd. (Granville Co.)
1Bobolink ✓Hatteras Point
1Bobolink ✓Falls Lake--Will Suitt Mudflats
5Bobolink ✓220–548 Tom Herring Rd, Goldsboro US-NC 35.32860, -77.95732
1Bobolink ✓Penny Lane

October 5

3Bobolink ✓Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade
1Bobolink ✓Biltmore Estate
1Bobolink ✓Jordan Game Land--White Oak Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats
1Bobolink ✓Mills River Park
5Bobolink ✓Mackay Island NWR
2Bobolink ✓Bodie Island Lighthouse Rd.
1Bobolink ✓Mackay Island NWR--Charles Kuralt Overlook
2Bobolink ✓Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
6Bobolink ✓Carolina Beach State Park
1Bobolink ✓Jordan Game Land--Transis Camp Power Line & Trails ONLY

October 4

10Bobolink ✓Alligator River NWR--Twiford Rd.
10Bobolink ✓Alligator River NWR--Creef Cut Wildlife Trail
6Bobolink ✓Morganton Wildlife Management Depot
1Bobolink ✓Ferguson Fields (Kituwah Farm)
XBobolink ✓Cochran Farm
1Bobolink ✓Butner Game Land--H Street Fields
1Bobolink ✓Forest Ridge(private residence)
1Bobolink ✓Alton King Road--Field and Ponds

October 3

4Bobolink ✓Roanoke Island--Freedman's Point
1Bobolink ✓Bald Head, Access 1.
1Bobolink ✓Bald Head Island