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Locations where Lesser Yellowlegs has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 20

1Lesser Yellowlegs Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
1Lesser Yellowlegs Sunset Beach--East End
1Lesser Yellowlegs Falls Lake--Old Weaver Trail (Wake Co.)
1Lesser Yellowlegs Middle Bay Rd, Hobucken US-NC (35.2527,-76.5360)

May 19

1Lesser Yellowlegs Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Rodanthe US-NC 35.70229, -75.48897
1Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--North Pond

May 18

1Lesser Yellowlegs North Pond Wildlife Trail, Rodanthe US-NC 35.71624, -75.49357
3Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
2Lesser Yellowlegs Falls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade
1Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
3Lesser Yellowlegs Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point

May 17

1Lesser Yellowlegs Kevin Lofton Riverfront Park
2Lesser Yellowlegs Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)
8Lesser Yellowlegs Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
5Lesser Yellowlegs 1628–1698 Old Weaver Trail, Creedmoor US-NC 36.07588, -78.71040
4Lesser Yellowlegs Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
6Lesser Yellowlegs Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
8Lesser Yellowlegs Old Weaver Creek Trial
4Lesser Yellowlegs Falls Lake-Old Weaver Trail mudflats
2Lesser Yellowlegs Falls Lake--Mountains-to-Sea Trail Jimmy Rogers Road Access
1Lesser Yellowlegs Buckhorn Reservoir--Moccasin Creek Cove in Johnston County
6Lesser Yellowlegs 1601 Old Weaver Trail, Creedmoor, North Carolina, US (36.076, -78.711)
1Lesser Yellowlegs Old Weaver Mudflats
8Lesser Yellowlegs Falls Lake, Creedmoor US-NC 36.07100, -78.71302
1Lesser Yellowlegs Butner Game Land--Brickhouse Rd. (Granville Co.)
1Lesser Yellowlegs Jordan Game Land--Mason Point Peninsula (South End ONLY)

May 16

1Lesser Yellowlegs Kevin Lofton Boat Landing
5Lesser Yellowlegs Old weaver trail mudflats
2Lesser Yellowlegs Mattamuskeet NWR
6Lesser Yellowlegs Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
2Lesser Yellowlegs Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
1Lesser Yellowlegs Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1Lesser Yellowlegs Buckhorn Reservoir--Wade Thompson Rd Access
1Lesser Yellowlegs J. Morgan Futch Game Land
2Lesser Yellowlegs Old weaver rd mudflats
1Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond Platform
5Lesser Yellowlegs 1628–1698 Old Weaver Trail, Creedmoor US-NC 36.07612, -78.71079
1Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center Beach Crossover
1Lesser Yellowlegs Buckhorn Reservoir--Bunn Rd Access
4Lesser Yellowlegs Falls Lake— Old Weaver Trail Mudflats

May 15

3Lesser Yellowlegs Lake Brandt--Horsepen Creek Mudflats
1Lesser Yellowlegs Lake Brandt--Palmetto Trail
1Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond
4Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--South Pond

May 14

7Lesser Yellowlegs Jordan Game Land--Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats
2Lesser Yellowlegs Buckhorn Reservoir
1Lesser Yellowlegs Boardwalk east end Ocean Isle Beach NC (33.8998,-78.3973)
1Lesser Yellowlegs Pea Island NWR--North Pond Photo Blind