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Locations where Sanderling has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 18

10Sanderling ✓MAH's HOUSE US-NC 36.18782, -75.75329
11Sanderling ✓Bald Head Island
10Sanderling ✓2188 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, North Carolina, US (35.109, -75.954)
5Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
10Sanderling ✓Duck Park Boardwalk
8Sanderling ✓Kill Devil Hills Beach
9Sanderling ✓Wrightsville Beach--Station 2
5Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
3Sanderling ✓Lookout Point
15Sanderling ✓Cape Lookout NS--Shackleford Banks
1Sanderling ✓Wrightsville Beach--Masonboro Inlet
1Sanderling ✓Sunset Beach--Pier
5Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
40Sanderling ✓700 Mainsail Arch, Corolla US-NC 36.31919, -75.80798
12Sanderling ✓1101 Ocean Boulevard West, Holden Beach, North Carolina, US (33.906, -78.35)
1Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR, South Pond NE Lookout Platform
8Sanderling ✓Sunset Beach--East End
46Sanderling ✓Emerald Isle Boat Ramp
20Sanderling ✓Ocean Isle--East End
12Sanderling ✓1215 Ocean Blvd, Topsail Beach US-NC 34.35873, -77.63706
45Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
5Sanderling ✓Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area

May 17

12Sanderling ✓375 Deep Neck Rd, Corolla US-NC 36.26642, -75.78743
35Sanderling ✓Hatteras Point
7Sanderling ✓Duck Research Pier- Restricted access official use only
20Sanderling ✓700 Mainsail Arch, Corolla US-NC 36.31939, -75.80812
18Sanderling ✓Atlantic Beach Pier
19Sanderling ✓Cedar Island Ferry Terminal
6Sanderling ✓28512, Atlantic Beach US-NC (34.6933,-76.6940)
2Sanderling ✓Access 4
1Sanderling ✓North Atlantic Ocean, Buxton US-NC 35.23438, -75.52510
2Sanderling ✓Bogue Inlet
17Sanderling ✓South Nags Head
3Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center Beach Crossover
3Sanderling ✓Holden Beach, Holden Beach US-NC (33.9138,-78.2602)
10Sanderling ✓South Topsail Beach
2Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Avon Pier
8Sanderling ✓North Carolina Highway 12, Avon, North Carolina, US (35.433, -75.486)
14Sanderling ✓Eagle st
3Sanderling ✓Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks
XSanderling ✓Cape Lookout NS - North Core Banks
2Sanderling ✓Museum Dr, Buxton US-NC 35.20605, -75.70341
6Sanderling ✓146 Whistling Swan Dr, Duck US-NC 36.19107, -75.75707
1SanderlingFalls Lake--Ellerbe Creek RR Grade
4Sanderling ✓Carolina Beach Lake
2Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
8Sanderling ✓480 East 3rd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, US (33.898, -78.392)
XSanderling ✓Currituck Beach

May 16

12Sanderling ✓Hatteras Beach
1Sanderling ✓Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US
12Sanderling ✓Long Beach
4Sanderling ✓North Atlantic Ocean US-NC (34.6582,-77.0420)
15Sanderling ✓Rachel Carson Reserve
7Sanderling ✓Southern Shores Beach
6Sanderling ✓Holden Beach US-NC (33.9131,-78.2671)
4Sanderling ✓40315 Due East Road, Avon, North Carolina, US (35.357, -75.498)
14Sanderling ✓Judy’s beach house
27Sanderling ✓Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, US (34.689, -76.863)
6Sanderling ✓Beach House
2Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1Sanderling ✓Holden Beach--East End
30Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--New Field Pond Platform
11Sanderling ✓North Carolina Highway 12, Cedar Island, North Carolina, US (34.955, -76.316)
1Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--North Pond Photo Blind
35Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Buxton US-NC 35.21510, -75.67313
2Sanderling ✓Bodie Island--Coquina Beach
3Sanderling ✓Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.

May 15

2Sanderling ✓Emerald Isle point
1Sanderling ✓481 Maritime Place, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, US (34.691, -76.843)
1Sanderling ✓Bonner Bridge Pier
12Sanderling ✓Kure Beach, North Carolina, US (33.934, -77.935)
18Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
5Sanderling ✓46745 North Carolina Highway 12, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.265, -75.521)
16Sanderling ✓Emily hous
10Sanderling ✓Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
5Sanderling ✓Kitty Hawk Beach
40Sanderling ✓273–299 Ocean Blvd E, Holden Beach US-NC 33.91411, -78.25198
22Sanderling ✓902 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0200,-75.6610)
45Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 55
25Sanderling ✓Bogue Inlet Pier
1Sanderling ✓East Shackleford Banks
64Sanderling ✓Onslow Co. Public Beach Access #2
12Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--North Pond
9Sanderling ✓7687–7697 Secondary Road 12, Ocracoke US-NC 35.18073, -75.78404
4Sanderling ✓Cape Hatteras
6Sanderling ✓Ocracoke Island--Springer's Point Preserve
42Sanderling ✓First Flight Boardwalk
14Sanderling ✓Pea Island NWR--South Pond
43Sanderling ✓Hatteras - Museum to washover sound & ocean side

May 14

3Sanderling ✓56721 NC-12, Buxton US-NC 35.21551, -75.67489
XSanderling ✓Johnnie Mercer's Pier
25Sanderling ✓Serenity point
6Sanderling ✓Ocean Isle Beach pier (33.8850,-78.4353)
XSanderling ✓Sunset Beach

May 13

25Sanderling ✓Fort Fisher SRA
8Sanderling ✓Life Guard Beach
30Sanderling ✓213 Ocean Ridge Drive, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US (34.697, -76.749)
3Sanderling ✓Auto selected 34.64421, -77.08991
3Sanderling ✓135 East Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US (34.698, -76.74)
7Sanderling ✓Auto selected 34.64421, -77.08990
5Sanderling ✓1207 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, US (36.006, -75.651)
10Sanderling ✓Fort Macon SP--Beach
10Sanderling ✓Interdunal Road, Buxton, North Carolina, US (35.233, -75.597)

May 12

35Sanderling ✓Sweet Serenity
5Sanderling ✓Wrightsville Beach
6Sanderling ✓1261 Duck Rd, Duck US-NC 36.18212, -75.75125
6Sanderling ✓Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Kure Beach US-NC 33.94675, -77.92814
7Sanderling ✓Ocracoke Island - North Pony Beach
156Sanderling ✓119 Sea Isle Dr, Indian Beach US-NC 34.68826, -76.86983
8Sanderling ✓11013 Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle US-NC 34.64536, -77.09339
10Sanderling ✓Hillcrest Beach Access
3Sanderling ✓Cape Lookout NS--East Shackleford Banks