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Locations where Solitary Sandpiper has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

October 13

1Solitary SandpiperN Rugby Road Wetlands

October 12

1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Cape Hatteras NS--Lighthouse Rd. Pond

October 10

1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Falls Lake--Old Weaver Trail (Wake Co.)
2Solitary Sandpiper ✓McAlpine Creek Park
1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Yates Mill County Park
3Solitary Sandpiper ✓Jordan Game Land--Transis Camp Power Line & Trails ONLY

October 9

2Solitary Sandpiper ✓Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge, Knotts Island US-NC 36.51763, -75.92519
1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Mackay Island NWR
2Solitary Sandpiper ✓Schenck Forest

October 8

1Solitary Sandpiper ✓King's Bridge Conservation Area
1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Alligator River NWR--Wildlife Drive
1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Garner US-NC (35.6680,-78.6727)
2Solitary Sandpiper ✓North River Farms (permission required)

October 7

1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Jordan Game Land--New Hope Creek (Chatham Co. Seasonal Mudflats)
1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Lake Brandt--Palmetto Trail
1Solitary Sandpiper ✓Alligator River NWR--Sawyer Lake Rd.