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Locations where Northern Gannet has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

April 28

6Northern Gannet 701 Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island US-NC (33.8964,-78.0548)
4Northern Gannet Cape Hatteras NS--West Beach (Ramps 44-45)
80Northern Gannet Cape Hatteras NS--Cape Point
10Northern Gannet Cape Hatteras NS--Salt Pond
11Northern Gannet Atlantic Beach Pier

April 27

18Northern Gannet Nags Head--Jennette's Pier
3Northern Gannet Johnnie Mercer's Pier

April 26

4Northern Gannet Pea Island NWR--Old Coast Guard Station
1Northern Gannet Duck Research Pier (Restricted Access)
5Northern Gannet Rodanthe--KOA Camground

April 25

2Northern Gannet Hatteras--Village

April 24

4Northern Gannet Hatteras Point
2Northern Gannet Byrd St Beach Access
1Northern Gannet 27927, Corolla US-NC (36.4680,-75.8489)
1Northern Gannet Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
2Northern Gannet 1117 Franklyn St, Corolla US-NC 36.37418, -75.82433

April 23

58Northern Gannet Cape Hatteras NS--Ramp 1
8Northern Gannet Ocracoke Island
2Northern Gannet 58055 South Beach Court, Hatteras, North Carolina, US (35.207, -75.699)
1Northern Gannet 1193 Franklyn St, Corolla US-NC (36.3705,-75.8247)
100Northern Gannet Pea Island NWR--North Pond Wildlife Trail
XNorthern Gannet Vacation hotel

April 22

1Northern Gannet 2219 E Beach Dr, Oak Island US-NC 33.91307, -78.13785
3Northern Gannet Sunset Beach--Pier
24Northern Gannet Hatteras Point
1Northern Gannet Surf City