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Locations where Sandwich Tern has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

November 12

2Sandwich Tern ✓1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores US-NC 34.70099, -76.83165

November 11

1Sandwich Tern ✓Auto selected 34.36607, -77.67454
1Sandwich Tern ✓Fort Macon SP--Beach
1Sandwich Tern ✓New River Inlet
2Sandwich Tern ✓Fort Macon SP

November 10

2Sandwich Tern ✓6701 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head US-NC 35.91989, -75.60206
4Sandwich Tern ✓Sunset Beach--East End
3Sandwich Tern ✓Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
1Sandwich Tern ✓Hatteras Point
9Sandwich Tern ✓Bogue Inlet

November 9

2Sandwich Tern ✓Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
2Sandwich Tern ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
1Sandwich Tern ✓MAH's HOUSE US-NC 36.18782, -75.75329

November 8

5Sandwich Tern ✓2506 S Shore Dr US-NC (34.3989,-77.5843)
1Sandwich Tern ✓Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach US-NC 34.69335, -76.69317
6Sandwich Tern ✓Oak Island--West End
8Sandwich Tern ✓Freeman Park
4Sandwich Tern ✓Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1Sandwich Tern ✓Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks
50Sandwich Tern ✓Cape Lookout NS--Lighthouse to Cape Point

November 7

30Sandwich Tern ✓Figure Eight Island--North Beach
5Sandwich Tern ✓Fort Fisher--Ocean Overlook/Coquina Outcropping/Gazebo
15Sandwich Tern ✓East Shackleford Banks
15Sandwich Tern ✓Emerald Isle house
1Sandwich Tern ✓6719 W Beach Dr, Oak Island US-NC (33.9131,-78.2260)

November 6

55Sandwich Tern ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point