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Locations where Swallow-tailed Kite has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

April 28

1Swallow-tailed Kite Camp Branch Rd-Juniper Creek Big Lake
1Swallow-tailed KiteCarolina Beach State Park
2Swallow-tailed KiteMakatoka Rd NW, Ash US-NC 34.09199, -78.38235
1Swallow-tailed Kite Juniper Creek-Camp Branch Rd-Green Swamp

April 27

1Swallow-tailed Kite Lee Bucks Rd.

April 26

2Swallow-tailed KiteCamp Branch Rd NW - Bridge over Juniper Creek
1Swallow-tailed Kite 405 Big Macedonia Rd NW, Supply US-NC 34.02108, -78.29491
1Swallow-tailed Kite Camp Branch Rd NW, Ash NC
1Swallow-tailed Kite Juniper Creek Gameland
1Swallow-tailed Kite Lake Waccamaw SP

April 24

2Swallow-tailed KiteBateman Rd, Aurora US-NC 35.26260, -76.78371

April 23

1Swallow-tailed Kite Kite
1Swallow-tailed Kite 2501–3299 Canal Cove Rd, Lake Waccamaw US-NC (34.2932,-78.5494)
2Swallow-tailed Kite7377 Funston Road Southeast, Winnabow, North Carolina, US (34.107, -78.035)

April 22

1Swallow-tailed Kite Green Swamp Road South, Bolton, North Carolina, US (34.242, -78.39)