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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.

May 15

9Ruddy Turnstone Emerald Isle point
1Ruddy Turnstone 481 Maritime Place, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, US (34.691, -76.843)
1Ruddy TurnstoneOld Weaver Trail Flats
4Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
10Ruddy Turnstone Kure Beach, North Carolina, US (33.934, -77.935)
2Ruddy Turnstone 46745 North Carolina Highway 12, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.265, -75.521)
12Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1Ruddy Turnstone Life Guard Beach
2Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
12Ruddy Turnstone Bonner Bridge Pier
2Ruddy Turnstone Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
2Ruddy Turnstone 273–299 Ocean Blvd E, Holden Beach US-NC 33.91411, -78.25198
15Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
5Ruddy Turnstone Ocracoke Island--Springer's Point Preserve
25Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
1Ruddy TurnstoneOld Weaver Trail Mudflats
8Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
5Ruddy Turnstone Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
5Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 55
1Ruddy Turnstone1599-1583 Old Weaver Trail, Creedmoor, North Carolina, US (36.071, -78.711)
1Ruddy TurnstoneFalls Lake — Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
1Ruddy Turnstone Wilmington Riverwalk & Water Street Park
12Ruddy Turnstone Bogue Inlet Pier
25Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--North Pond
1Ruddy Turnstone 7687–7697 Secondary Road 12, Ocracoke US-NC 35.18073, -75.78404
1Ruddy TurnstoneFalls Lake--Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
2Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras
1Ruddy TurnstoneOld Weaver Trail, South Mudflats
3Ruddy Turnstone South Topsail Beach
1Ruddy TurnstoneFalls Lake--Old Weaver Trail Mudflats
1Ruddy Turnstone First Flight Boardwalk
25Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--South Pond
1Ruddy TurnstoneOld Weaver Mudflats
1Ruddy TurnstoneOld Weaver Trail Mudflats (Wake County), Creedmoor, North Carolina, US (36.076, -78.704)
20Ruddy Turnstone Bogue Inlet
4Ruddy Turnstone Hatteras - Museum to washover sound & ocean side

May 14

5Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
1Ruddy Turnstone Duck Park Boardwalk
3Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Avon Pier
1Ruddy Turnstone Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
XRuddy Turnstone Johnnie Mercer's Pier
1Ruddy Turnstone Bodie Island--Coquina Beach
2Ruddy Turnstone Hatteras Point
2Ruddy Turnstone Judy’s beach house
2Ruddy Turnstone Serenity point
1Ruddy Turnstone Ocean Isle Beach pier (33.8850,-78.4353)

May 13

4Ruddy Turnstone Fort Fisher SRA
3Ruddy Turnstone Kure Beach, North Carolina, US (33.936, -77.936)
6Ruddy Turnstone Sunset Beach--East End
6Ruddy Turnstone North Carolina, US (33.929, -77.939)
1Ruddy Turnstone 213 Ocean Ridge Drive, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US (34.697, -76.749)
4Ruddy Turnstone Atlantic Beach Pier
1Ruddy Turnstone Auto selected 34.64421, -77.08990
2Ruddy Turnstone 1207 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, US (36.006, -75.651)
3Ruddy Turnstone Fort Macon SP--Beach
1Ruddy Turnstone Kure Beach, North Carolina, US (33.925, -77.941)
5Ruddy Turnstone Interdunal Road, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.233, -75.597)
2Ruddy Turnstone East Shackleford Banks
1Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond Platform
3Ruddy Turnstone Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks

May 12

15Ruddy Turnstone Myrna Peters Road
43Ruddy Turnstone Wrightsville Beach--Masonboro Inlet
5Ruddy Turnstone Auto selected 34.70275, -76.97269
1Ruddy Turnstone Kinnakeet Shores and Sound Access
4Ruddy Turnstone Wrightsville Beach
4Ruddy Turnstone Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Kure Beach US-NC 33.94675, -77.92814
6Ruddy Turnstone Onslow Bay, North Topsail Beach US-NC (34.5385,-77.3599)
5Ruddy Turnstone 119 Sea Isle Dr, Indian Beach US-NC 34.68826, -76.86983
9Ruddy Turnstone 11013 Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle US-NC 34.64536, -77.09339
15Ruddy Turnstone Long Island, Emerald Isle, North Carolina, US (34.681, -76.98)
2Ruddy Turnstone Roanoke Island Marshes Conservation Project

May 11

4Ruddy Turnstone 46281 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.26, -75.52)
1Ruddy Turnstone Ocracoke Island--North End
3Ruddy Turnstone Pea Island NWR--North Pond Photo Blind
8Ruddy Turnstone Fort Macon SP

May 10

3Ruddy Turnstone 4305 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, North Carolina, US (34.673, -76.974)
3Ruddy Turnstone Emerald Isle--Islander Public Beach Access
6Ruddy Turnstone Lea-Hutaff Island
1Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Rodanthe US-NC 35.70277, -75.48738
5Ruddy Turnstone 113 Sea Isle Dr, Indian Beach US-NC 34.68841, -76.86915
1Ruddy Turnstone Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 26-32
100Ruddy Turnstone Clam Shoal (a.k.a. Bird Island)

May 9

1Ruddy Turnstone IBRC Beach, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US (34.697, -76.779)
1Ruddy Turnstone Rodanthe Pier
11Ruddy Turnstone Sea isle south
XRuddy Turnstone Fort Fisher SRA--Spit (New Hanover Co.)
2Ruddy Turnstone Emerald Isle Narrow Section
3Ruddy Turnstone Ocracoke Island - North Pony Beach
1Ruddy Turnstone Rodanthe Public Beach
1Ruddy Turnstone Sewage Treatment Plant (walk from south side of park)
8Ruddy Turnstone 1336 S Shore Dr, Surf City US-NC 34.41336, -77.56451
7Ruddy Turnstone Oregon Inlet South Rock Jetty