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Locations where Least Tern has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

April 28

3Least Tern Cape Hatteras NS--Old Cape Point beach road/walkway
2Least Tern Lawson Creek Park
1Least Tern Roanoke Island Marshes Conservation Project
12Least Tern Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
2Least Tern Carl Bazemore Bird Walk
13Least Tern Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Rodanthe US-NC 35.69007, -75.48313
1Least Tern Bodie Island Lighthouse & Pond
15Least Tern Hatteras Inlet Peninsula--Sound Side
10Least Tern Sunset Beach--East End
100Least Tern Pea Island NWR--South Pond
XLeast Tern North Pond Administrative Trail, Rodanthe US-NC 35.71360, -75.50329
80Least Tern Mason Inlet Waterbird Management Area
4Least Tern Oak Island--West End
44Least Tern Cape Hatteras NS--West Beach (Ramps 44-45)
2Least Tern 5329 Trent Woods Dr, Trent Woods US-NC 35.07967, -77.12467
3Least Tern2600–2638 Jones-Staton Rd, Greenville US-NC 35.66319, -77.38037
4Least Tern Nathan's Manlorette Weekend
2Least Tern Fort Fisher SRA -- Basin Trail_Kure Beach CE
3Least Tern Wrightsville Beach boat ramp area
7Least Tern Waves soundfront
5Least TernGreenville--River Park North
200Least Tern Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
5Least Tern Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
21Least Tern Atlantic Beach Pier

April 27

2Least Tern Rivertowne Square, New Bern US-NC 35.10192, -77.08707
16Least Tern Cape Hatteras NS--Salvo Day Use Area
6Least Tern Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
3Least Tern Beaufort Harbor
30Least Tern Pea Island NWR--North Pond
4Least Tern Boat Ride with Mark
1Least Tern Roanoke Island--North End
2Least Tern Airlie Gardens
1Least Tern Pea Island NWR--Visitor Center
3Least Tern Pea Island NWR--Salt Flats Wildlife Trail
1Least Tern Arlie Gardens
2Least Tern Rachel Carson Reserve
9Least Tern Wrightsville Beach--Crystal Pier
1Least Tern Townhouse Dooryard at Greenfield
1Least Tern Manteo Airport--Etheridge Rd
32Least Tern Johnnie Mercer's Pier
3Least Tern 28520, Cedar Island US-NC (35.0142,-76.3072)

April 26

2Least Tern Riverview Park
9Least Tern South Topsail Beach
1Least Tern Sunset Beach--Twin Lakes
55Least Tern Bogue Inlet
6Least Tern Ramp 2
12Least Tern Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium
5Least Tern Mattamuskeet NWR--Managed Impoundment 6
140Least Tern Wrightsville Beach--Masonboro Inlet
1Least Tern Sunset Beach

April 25

2Least Tern Alligator Bay
14Least Tern Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 43-44 (Ponds & Beach)
1Least Tern Fort Fisher--Federal Point/The Rocks
1Least Tern Carolina Beach Lake
1Least Tern Pivers Island
1Least Tern Surf City
2Least Tern Fort Macon State Park Inlet Walk
15Least Tern Rodanthe--KOA Camground

April 24

2Least Tern Hatteras Point
3Least Tern 128 E Corbett Ave, Swansboro US-NC 34.68427, -77.11465
3Least Tern NCBA Holden Beach McCray east beach access
4Least Tern Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
3Least Tern Bald Head Island--Beach Access 1
3Least Tern Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station

April 23

3Least Tern Maritime Museum Gallants Channel Annex
1Least Tern Fort Fisher SRA
10Least Tern Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry
8Least Tern Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
1Least Tern Dramtree Park
4Least Tern Rachel Carson Reserve--Bird Shoals

April 22

4Least Tern New River Inlet
1Least Tern Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond
3Least Tern East Shackleford Banks
1Least Tern 102 Charles St, Harkers Island US-NC (34.6854,-76.5276)
2Least Tern Hatteras Point