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Locations where Ring-billed Gull has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 18

1Ring-billed Gull Radio Island Beach Access, Morehead City US-NC 34.71373, -76.67992
6Ring-billed Gull Pamlico Sound--SwanQuarter/Ocracoke Ferry
1Ring-billed Gull Wrightsville Beach--Station 2
5Ring-billed Gull Cape Lookout NS--Shackleford Banks
4Ring-billed Gull Wrightsville Beach--Masonboro Inlet
3Ring-billed Gull Ocean Isle--East End
1Ring-billed Gull Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
5Ring-billed Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point

May 17

1Ring-billed Gull 173 Northshore Dr, Cherryville US-NC 35.30612, -81.45354
5Ring-billed Gull Hatteras Point
11Ring-billed Gull Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
1Ring-billed Gull Emerald Isle Boat Ramp
2Ring-billed Gull Buckhorn Reservoir--Boat Ramp Access and Dam Area
1Ring-billed Gull 28512, Atlantic Beach US-NC (34.6933,-76.6940)
1Ring-billed Gull North Atlantic Ocean, Buxton US-NC 35.23438, -75.52510
1Ring-billed Gull Bogue Inlet
2Ring-billed Gull West of Draw Bridge, Alligator River, Tyrrell Co
2Ring-billed Gull Fort Macon SP
2Ring-billed Gull Hatteras Beach
1Ring-billed Gull Buckhorn Reservoir--Moccasin Creek Cove in Johnston County
XRing-billed Gull Cape Lookout NS - North Core Banks
1Ring-billed Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1Ring-billed Gull Museum Dr, Buxton US-NC 35.20605, -75.70341
1Ring-billed Gull Hatteras Landing, Buxton US-NC 35.20814, -75.70105
3Ring-billed Gull Carolina Beach Lake
1Ring-billed Gull Back deck
3Ring-billed Gull Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
5Ring-billed Gull 480 East 3rd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, US (33.898, -78.392)
3Ring-billed GullLake Norman (Mecklenburg Co.)
1Ring-billed Gull Atlantic Beach Pier

May 16

3Ring-billed Gull Wilmington Riverwalk & Water Street Park
1Ring-billed Gull 148 Governor Eden House Road, Merry Hill, North Carolina, US (36.045, -76.715)
5Ring-billed Gull Rachel Carson Reserve
1Ring-billed Gull Carolina Beach State Park
2Ring-billed GullButner Game Land--Brickhouse Rd. (Granville Co.)
1Ring-billed Gull Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond
2Ring-billed Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
1Ring-billed Gull Waves--Sea Vista Dr. Pond
1Ring-billed Gull Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond Platform
4Ring-billed Gull Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center Beach Crossover
1Ring-billed Gull Island Beach & Racquet, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
1Ring-billed Gull Bodie Island--Coquina Beach
1Ring-billed Gull Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.
1Ring-billed Gull Currituck Beach

May 15

1Ring-billed Gull Airlie Gardens
1Ring-billed Gull Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
2Ring-billed Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 55
2Ring-billed Gull Bogue Inlet Pier
1Ring-billed Gull 7687–7697 Secondary Road 12, Ocracoke US-NC 35.18073, -75.78404
1Ring-billed Gull Cape Hatteras
2Ring-billed Gull South Topsail Beach
XRing-billed Gull Pamlico Sound, Hatteras US-NC 35.22324, -75.69626
2Ring-billed Gull First Flight Boardwalk
4Ring-billed Gull Hatteras Landing Marina
2Ring-billed Gull Hatteras - Museum to washover sound & ocean side

May 14

1Ring-billed Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Avon Pier
XRing-billed Gull Johnnie Mercer's Pier
1Ring-billed Gull Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
2Ring-billed Gull Calico Creek
1Ring-billed Gull Links Golf Course

May 13

1Ring-billed Gull Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
1Ring-billed Gull Sunset Beach--East End
3Ring-billed Gull Life Guard Beach
3Ring-billed Gull 213 Ocean Ridge Drive, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US (34.697, -76.749)
3Ring-billed Gull 135 East Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US (34.698, -76.74)
3Ring-billed Gull Fort Macon SP--Beach
1Ring-billed Gull North Carolina Aquariums - Pine Knoll Shores, Pine Knoll Shores US-NC 34.70006, -76.83006
1Ring-billed Gull East Shackleford Banks
1Ring-billed Gull Sunset Beach--Pier

May 12

1Ring-billed Gull Auto selected 34.70275, -76.97269
1Ring-billed Gull Wrightsville Beach
1Ring-billed Gull 119 Sea Isle Dr, Indian Beach US-NC 34.68826, -76.86983
6Ring-billed Gull 2006 Styron's Landing Rd SW, Supply US-NC (33.9188,-78.2966)
2Ring-billed Gull 28557, Morehead City US-NC (34.7224,-76.7521)
1Ring-billed Gull Jordan Lake SRA--Ebenezer Point
1Ring-billed Gull 503 Nutt Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, US (34.241, -77.952)