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Locations where Ruddy Turnstone has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

August 29

2Ruddy Turnstone Fort Macon SP--Beach
13Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
6Ruddy Turnstone East Martin Street Beach
1Ruddy Turnstone 3111 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, North Carolina, US (34.675, -76.962)
1Ruddy Turnstone Cape Lookout NS--Shackleford Banks
5Ruddy Turnstone Sunset Beach--East End
XRuddy Turnstone Bonner Bridge Pier
4Ruddy Turnstone Oregon Inlet Pelagic -- Offshore / Gulf Stream
3Ruddy Turnstone Ocracoke Island--South Point
1Ruddy TurnstoneBuckhorn Reservoir--Boat Ramp Access and Dam Area

August 28

3Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 55
3Ruddy Turnstone Hatteras Point
4Ruddy Turnstone Atlantic Beach North Carolina
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 44-49
XRuddy Turnstone ORV Ramp 38
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras - Ramp 38
6Ruddy Turnstone Carova Beach
2Ruddy Turnstone Jacksonville WTP
1Ruddy Turnstone Oregon Inlet South Rock Jetty
XRuddy Turnstone ORV Ramp 49, Frisco, North Carolina, US (35.234, -75.606)
XRuddy Turnstone Ramp 49 - 48 Frisco
35Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras
2Ruddy Turnstone Heron Lookout Park

August 27

4Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
1Ruddy Turnstone Auto selected 34.69460, -76.67664
3Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Avon Pier
1Ruddy Turnstone Holden Beach Starfish Dr access beachfront
1Ruddy Turnstone Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
3Ruddy Turnstone Cape Lookout NS--East Shackleford Banks
5Ruddy Turnstone Wrightsville Beach--Masonboro Inlet
2Ruddy Turnstone 105 Salter Path Rd, Pine Knoll Shores US-NC 34.69747, -76.78378
3Ruddy Turnstone Oak Island beach
2Ruddy Turnstone Nags Head--Jennette's Pier

August 26

1Ruddy Turnstone beach
6Ruddy Turnstone Oregon Inlet Campground
10Ruddy Turnstone Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1Ruddy Turnstone Beaufort Inlet

August 25

XRuddy Turnstone North Carolina Highway 12, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.287, -75.517)
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS - Ramp 30
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS - Ramp 30
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS - Ramp 32
XRuddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS - Ramp 32
2Ruddy Turnstone 3507 Ocean Dr, Emerald Isle US-NC (34.6742,-76.9668)
7Ruddy Turnstone Sea isle beach side
XRuddy Turnstone Lighthouse Road, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.245, -75.534)
XRuddy Turnstone Lighthouse Road, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.244, -75.534)
XRuddy Turnstone Kite Point

August 24

1Ruddy Turnstone 27948, Kill Devil Hills US-NC 36.00807, -75.65140
XRuddy Turnstone Ocracoke Island
XRuddy Turnstone Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.
8Ruddy Turnstone North Beach Access Road, North Carolina, US (36.406, -75.831)
2Ruddy Turnstone Hammocks Beach SP--Bear Island
1Ruddy Turnstone Onslow Beach ISS
1Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center Beach Crossover

August 23

1Ruddy Turnstone 9131 South Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, North Carolina, US (35.879, -75.579)
1Ruddy Turnstone 3009 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, US (35.979, -75.636)
1Ruddy Turnstone Lighthouse Rd Beach, Buxton US-NC