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Locations where Laughing Gull has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

July 11

4Laughing Gull Ocracoke Island--Day Use Area
1Laughing Gull Emerald Isle, North Carolina, US (34.643, -77.101)
1Laughing Gull 1163 Dan Owen Dr, Hampstead US-NC 34.35563, -77.69742
32Laughing Gull 343 Ocean Boulevard West, Holden Beach, North Carolina, US (33.912, -78.288)
75Laughing Gull South Nags Head
2Laughing Gull Southport Water Overlook
4Laughing Gull Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
7Laughing Gull 1018 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach US-NC 34.04712, -77.88663
10Laughing Gull Laurel Road
10Laughing Gull Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
6Laughing Gull Fort Fisher--Ocean Overlook/Coquina Outcropping/Gazebo
3Laughing Gull Fort Fisher--Aquarium Trail
9Laughing Gull 502 S Water St, Merritt US-NC 35.02414, -76.69800
30Laughing Gull Cape Fear River, Southport US-NC 33.94044, -77.97484
41Laughing Gull Ocracoke Airport
1Laughing Gull 101–215 Chadwick Rd, Beaufort US-NC 34.71394, -76.63406
1Laughing Gull Auto selected 35.39364, -75.49507
1Laughing Gull Green Swamp Preserve
3Laughing Gull Sand Dune
5Laughing Gull 381 W First St, Ocean Isle Beach US-NC 33.87959, -78.46497
5Laughing Gull Nags Head Outer Banks
20Laughing Gull 112 S Respess St, Washington US-NC 35.54249, -77.05764
1Laughing Gull Orton Pond
XLaughing Gull 1542 Island Marina Drive, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, US (34.054, -77.892)
4Laughing Gull Pamlico Sound--SwanQuarter/Ocracoke Ferry
1Laughing Gull Merrimon SE - Private - 28516, Beaufort US-NC 34.88678, -76.65708
3Laughing Gull Sunset Beach
3Laughing Gull 127 South Albetuck Road, Point Harbor, North Carolina, US (36.078, -75.792)
50Laughing Gull Cape Lookout NS--Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Trails
2Laughing Gull Merrimon SE - Private - 28516, Beaufort US-NC (34.8957,-76.6423)
5Laughing Gull 19 Bermuda Landing Place, North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, US (34.469, -77.474)
3Laughing Gull Merrimon SE - Private - 28516, Beaufort US-NC (34.8965,-76.6370)
1Laughing Gull Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium
5Laughing Gull Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond
2Laughing Gull Merrimon SE - Private - 28516, Beaufort US-NC (34.8958,-76.6491)
11Laughing Gull 324 Sleepy Point Road, Gloucester, North Carolina, US (34.722, -76.529)
4Laughing Gull Fort Macon
2Laughing Gull NW Creek - Fairfield Harbour
20Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
18Laughing Gull Holden Beach--Sailfish St. Marsh & Trail
4Laughing Gull Back deck
2Laughing Gull 641 Shoreline Drive West, Sunset Beach, North Carolina, US (33.88, -78.531)
18Laughing Gull Rental home Dean Ave. Rodanthe NC
6Laughing Gull The Cut, PINWR, -NC 35.73200, -75.50034
1Laughing Gull Merrimon SE - Private - 28516, Beaufort US-NC 34.89524, -76.65325
8Laughing Gull Pea Island south pond, NE Corner Platform (35.7022,-75.4887)
3Laughing Gull Goose Creek State Park Tent Campground
3Laughing Gull 343 Lola Rd, Cedar Island US-NC 34.96932, -76.29146
49Laughing Gull Fairfield harbour
49Laughing Gull Fairfield Harbour
1Laughing Gull Merrimon SE - Private - 28516, Beaufort US-NC (34.8922,-76.6544)
4Laughing Gull 422 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach US-NC 33.99306, -77.90865

July 10

9Laughing Gull Ocracoke Island--Silver Lake
1Laughing Gull 1022 Lighthouse Dr, Corolla US-NC 36.35881, -75.82049
40Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR
14Laughing Gull Leaving Harker's
1Laughing Gull Carolina Beach State Park
10Laughing Gull Ferry ride
12Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR--South Pond
4Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center
3Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR--North Pond Photo Blind
20Laughing Gull Masonboro Island_Carolina Beach Oe E NW
3Laughing Gull Hampton Inn
1Laughing Gull Croatan NF--Cedar Point Tideland Trail
35Laughing Gull Oregon Inlet South Rock Jetty
8Laughing Gull East Shackleford Banks
1Laughing Gull Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary--Nature Trail
3Laughing Gull Airlie Gardens
10Laughing Gull Waves soundfront
10Laughing Gull Bald Head Island--M. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail
2Laughing Gull Newport SE - Private - Croatan National Forest, Newport US-NC (34.7915,-76.7769)
7Laughing Gull Lawson Creek Park
1Laughing Gull 501 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, North Carolina, US (33.903, -78.079)
12Laughing Gull Bogue Inlet
11Laughing Gull Holden Beach--Beachfront
4Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR, South Pond NE Lookout Platform
1Laughing Gull Ocean Isle Beach nature Trail
15Laughing Gull Twiford Rd, Manns Harbor US-NC 35.85633, -75.86314
4Laughing Gull Alligator River NWR

July 9

2Laughing Gull Old Wharf Road, Wanchese
14Laughing Gull New River Inlet
30Laughing Gull Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks
XLaughing Gull Hammocks Beach SP--Bear Island
24Laughing Gull Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.
3Laughing Gull May Moore Park
2Laughing Gull 78th St. Crab Dock
1Laughing Gull Carl Bazemore Bird Walk
20Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Auto selected 35.01734, -76.31204
8Laughing Gull Ocracoke Island
2Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Auto selected 35.00766, -76.28789
5Laughing Gull Bald Head Island
1Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Auto selected 35.00203, -76.28842
8Laughing Gull Dutchman Creek Park
1Laughing Gull Alligator River NWR--Milltail Rd.
3Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Auto selected 35.00057, -76.28680
2Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Pamlico Sound US-NC (35.0003,-76.2877)
3Laughing Gull New River Inlet CW- 207–213 Swan Point Rd, Sneads Ferry US-NC (34.5440,-77.3633)
16Laughing Gull Cape Lookout NS--Shackleford Banks
1Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Pamlico Sound US-NC (35.0013,-76.2888)
3Laughing Gull Southern Shores Beach
85Laughing Gull Alligator River NWR--Sawyer Lake Rd.
10Laughing Gull Auto selected 34.99927, -76.29377
15Laughing Gull Oak Island--West End
6Laughing Gull Currituck NWR
2Laughing Gull Airlie Gardens, Wilmington US-NC 34.21508, -77.82938
4Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
XLaughing Gull Grayden Paul Park
7Laughing Gull 1722 W Dolphin Dr, Oak Island US-NC (33.9156,-78.1787)
5Laughing Gull RESTRICTED- New River Inlet CW- Raisin Rock, North Topsail Beach US-NC (34.5500,-77.3548)
1Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Ship Shoal Island US-NC (35.0074,-76.2936)
10Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Pamlico Sound US-NC (35.0107,-76.2960)
1Laughing Gull Harvey Neck NW - 994–2224 Harvey Point Rd, Hertford US-NC (36.1070,-76.3660)
5Laughing Gull Alligator River NWR--Creef Cut Wildlife Trail
5Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Pamlico Sound US-NC (35.0137,-76.3030)
20Laughing Gull Ocean Isle--East End
53Laughing Gull 809 Front St, Beaufort US-NC 34.71407, -76.66047
1Laughing Gull Hertford SE - 101–181 Lyons Ln, Hertford US-NC 36.12830, -76.38746
20Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Carteret County US-NC (35.0175,-76.3122)
10Laughing Gull North Bay SE - 28520, Cedar Island US-NC 35.01434, -76.30690
10Laughing Gull North Bay SE - Auto selected 35.01562, -76.30978

July 8

4Laughing Gull Sailfish Park, 188 Sailfish Street, Holden Beach, North Carolina, US (33.913, -78.336)
25Laughing Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
1Laughing Gull Bicentennial Park and White Oak River Bridge
1Laughing GullWoodard SE - Bear Run, 35.88451, -76.81007
6Laughing Gull Duck Research Pier (Restricted Access)
1Laughing Gull Alligator River NWR--Buffalo City Rd.
1Laughing Gull 0. Channel Drive
1Laughing Gull White Oak River Impoundment
10Laughing Gull 411 Front St, Beaufort US-NC 34.71710, -76.66578
15Laughing Gull Sunset Beach--Pier
5Laughing Gull Long Bay SE - 640 Highway 70 Sea Level US-NC (34.8765,-76.3906)
1Laughing Gull S Point Rd, Ocracoke US-NC 35
1Laughing Gull Holly Ridge CE, 385–499 Old Landing Rd, Hampstead US-NC 34.44882, -77.54419
7Laughing Gull 113 Sea Isle Dr, Indian Beach US-NC 34.68899, -76.86918
1Laughing Gull Long Bay SE - 28577, Sealevel US-NC (34.8881,-76.3982)
1Laughing Gull Holly Ridge CE, Kenneth D. Batts Family Park, Surf City US-NC (34.4208,-77.5579)
2Laughing Gull Long Bay SE - Nelson Bay US-NC (34.8871,-76.4006)
2Laughing Gull Jockey's Ridge SP--Soundside Nature Trail
4Laughing Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Old Lighthouse
1Laughing Gull Long Bay SE - 28581, Stacy US-NC 34.88716, -76.40560
1Laughing Gull Wade Point CW - 1608–1678 Salem Church Rd, Elizabeth City US-NC (36.1757,-76.1221)
1Laughing Gull Long Bay SE - 28581, Stacy US-NC (34.8887,-76.4034)
1Laughing Gull Nottingham Ln 34.72977, -76.81286
2Laughing Gull Seven Sounds Brewery Patio
3Laughing Gull Woodard SE - Purchase Islands (35.8843,-76.8028)
2Laughing Gull Barron neighborhood
1Laughing Gull Long Bay SE - 28581, Stacy US-NC 34.89057, -76.40158
2Laughing Gull Holly Ridge CE, Topsail Sound, Surf City US-NC (34.4280,-77.5590)
2Laughing Gull Long Bay SE - Wildlife Ramp Rd, Beaufort US-NC (34.8923,-76.3997)
30Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
4Laughing Gull 717 Old Deer Trail, Newport US-NC 34.77690, -76.83329
5Laughing Gull Holly Ridge CE, NC-50, Surf City US-NC (34.4300,-77.5532)

July 7

2Laughing Gull 503 Sandbucket Arch, Corolla US-NC 36.29504, -75.79936
3Laughing Gull Beach house.
14Laughing Gull Masonboro Island--NERR (North Island)
60Laughing Gull Hatteras Point
14Laughing Gull Fort Macon SP--Beach
4Laughing Gull Yard, Owens Beach Rd Ext, Harbinger
7Laughing Gull Spruill's Farm
4Laughing Gull Williston SE - 28516, Beaufort US-NC (34.7797,-76.5373)
2Laughing Gull Williston SE - 28516, Beaufort US-NC (34.7914,-76.5497)
30Laughing Gull Bonner Bridge Pier
3Laughing Gull Currituck Banks National Estuarine Research Reserve
2Laughing Gull Williston SE - 28516, Beaufort US-NC 34.77978, -76.52225
3Laughing Gull Dock 1 Middle Island
15Laughing Gull Fort Caswell
5Laughing Gull Williston SE - 28579, Smyrna US-NC (34.7651,-76.5151)
8Laughing Gull Williston SE - 272–290 Hill Rd, Smyrna US-NC (34.7673,-76.5149)
10Laughing Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Old Cape Point beach road/walkway
50Laughing Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point Campground
5Laughing Gull Currituck Heritage Park
5Laughing Gull Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
2Laughing Gull Williston SE - 586 Highway 70 Williston, Smyrna US-NC (34.7909,-76.5016)
1Laughing Gull Burnt Mill Creek
8Laughing Gull Williston SE - 586 Highway 70 Williston, Smyrna US-NC 34.78721, -76.50635
20Laughing Gull 1214 Carolina Beach Ave N, Carolina Beach US-NC 34.04969, -77.88539
1Laughing Gull Ocean Isle Beach Wastewater Reclamation Facility
50Laughing Gull Holden Beach--East End

July 6

5Laughing Gull 116 Hardwick Lane, Newport, North Carolina, US (34.711, -76.981)
4Laughing Gull Blue Haven AirBnB 608 Ocean Drive
2Laughing Gull Greenfield Lake
1Laughing Gull Bayboro Water Treatment
4Laughing Gull Pea Island NWR--North Pond
1Laughing Gull Rivers Edge Public Nature Trail
8Laughing Gull Cape Hatteras NS--Salvo Day Use Area
1Laughing Gull Grimesland Ponds
4Laughing Gull Bus US-17 S, Belville US-NC 34.23085, -77.95976
8Laughing Gull Ocean Blvd W
1Laughing Gull Yankee Hall Rd.
2Laughing Gull Charles Creek Park
1Laughing Gull 313 N Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores US-NC 36.14173, -75.74486
12Laughing Gull Seaview Pier (North Topsail Isle)
2Laughing Gull 736 E Main St, Washington US-NC 35.53734, -77.04436
5Laughing Gull 11560 NC Hwy 55-Food Lion Roof
8Laughing Gull Sunset Beach--East End
1Laughing Gull Pat’s home, Manteo US-NC (35.9248,-75.7046)
4Laughing Gull Sarah
8Laughing Gull Duck Park Boardwalk
2Laughing Gull 1311 Paradise Road, Edenton, North Carolina, US (36.079, -76.603)
42Laughing Gull Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach US-NC (34.6951,-76.6979)
9Laughing Gull Long Beach Pier
7Laughing Gull Fort Macon State Park Beach Access Gazebo
4Laughing Gull Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach US-NC (34.6971,-76.6981)

July 5

10Laughing Gull Kinnakeet Blvd Pond
2Laughing Gull 108 Deerfield Ct, Cedar Point US-NC 34.68258, -77.07589
17Laughing Gull Scenic River Walk
2Laughing Gull 589 Lockwood Folly Road Southeast, Bolivia, North Carolina, US (33.921, -78.203)
1Laughing Gull Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge US-NC (35.8853,-75.7167)
6Laughing Gull 606 Ocean Blvd W, Holden Beach US-NC 33.91043, -78.31018
1Laughing Gull 156 Scarborough Ln, Duck US-NC 36.16218, -75.74557
15Laughing Gull 762 Lynnsburg Rd, Scranton US-NC 35.44890, -76.45877
3Laughing Gull Pocosin Lakes NWR--Pungo Unit
4Laughing Gull Pilgrim Circle
8Laughing Gull Wrightsville Beach
1Laughing Gull 4644–4698 River Rd SE, Winnabow US-NC 34.07620, -77.95570
2Laughing Gull Roanoke Island Marshes Conservation Project
2Laughing Gull 103 Jordan Ln, Belhaven US-NC (35.5695,-76.5005)
4Laughing Gull Oak Island--Sand Road at Hwy. 133 Bridge
3Laughing Gull 1706 W Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City US-NC 36.29226, -76.24758
6Laughing Gull Beach
4Laughing Gull Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
1Laughing Gull 27875, Belhaven US-NC 35.55717, -76.42952
22Laughing Gull Pet Smart parking lot
4Laughing Gull 474–498 Lewis Rd, Hampstead US-NC 34.40756, -77.60726
90Laughing Gull Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry
30Laughing Gull Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
9Laughing Gull 170 Four Seasons Lane, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, US (36.16, -75.741)
3Laughing Gull Mattamuskeet NWR
8Laughing Gull 113 Sea Isle Dr, Indian Beach US-NC 34.68915, -76.86924
6Laughing Gull Ocracoke Island--North Point Pond
5Laughing Gull Copper Beech Way, Greenville
30Laughing Gull Carova Beach
50Laughing Gull Currituck Beach
22Laughing Gull Orton Rd SE, Southport US-NC 34.04388, -77.94945
6Laughing Gull State Road 1529, Southport US-NC 34.05610, -77.95925
11Laughing Gull Penny Lane
2Laughing Gull 376 Summer Haven Ln, Washington US-NC 35.49597, -76.99057
1Laughing Gull Home, Kitty Hawk Bay Dr., Colington Harbour (Kill Devil Hills)
1Laughing Gull 27860, Pantego US-NC 35.73463, -76.56820
3Laughing Gull S. Virginia Dare Trail Rental, Nags Head
13Laughing Gull Sunset Beach - West End
40Laughing Gull Bodie Island--Coquina Beach