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Locations where Short-billed Dowitcher has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

October 13

1Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Fort Macon SP
7Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Pea Island NWR
1Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Jordan Game Land--Northeast Creek Marsh & Seasonal Mudflats
9Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail

October 12

15Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Mackay Island NWR
15Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Hatteras Point

October 11

55Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
100Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks
3Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Pea Island NWR--North Pond

October 10

4Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Mackay National Wildlife Refuge
1Short-billed Dowitcher ✓South Pond-New Field Platform
300Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Battery Buchanan

October 9

2Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond
2Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge, Knotts Island US-NC 36.51763, -75.92519
6Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Pea Island NWR, South Pond NE Lookout Platform
2Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Emerald Isle Boat Ramp

October 7

1Short-billed Dowitcher ✓Pea Island NWR--South Pond