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Locations where Semipalmated Sandpiper has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

October 11

1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Buxton Beach Access Area
2Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
1Semipalmated SandpiperFalls Lake--Will Suitt Mudflats

October 10

5Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Mackay Island NWR
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

October 9

1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Pea Island NWR--South Pond
10Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Pea Island South Pond, Southern End (35.6939,-75.4857)
100Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓307 Caswell Beach Rd, Caswell Beach US-NC 33.89262, -78.03630
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Lake Wilson

October 8

1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Avalon Pier
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
10Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Ramp 25, Cape Hatteras
3Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station

October 7

2Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Falls Lake--Will Suitt Rd. RR Grade
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓The Point
XSemipalmated Sandpiper ✓Oak Island--West End
4Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Gazebo
7Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Bogue Inlet
2Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Waves soundfront

October 6

1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Hatteras Point
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Goldsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Hatteras Point
1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Alligator River NWR--Butler Rd.

October 5

1Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Duck Park Boardwalk
10Semipalmated Sandpiper ✓Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education--Boardwalk Trail