is a 55 mile long section of the Outer Banks of North Carolina running from Ocracoke Inlet on the northeast to Beaufort Inlet on the southeast. The three undeveloped barrier islands which make up the seashore - North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks - may seem barren and isolated but they offer many natural and historical features that can make a visit very rewarding.

Carolina State Office has named the state's first Important Bird Areas (IBAs). These sites, ranging from far out at sea to high in the mountains, represent natural areas of special significance to birds that breed, migrate, winter and feed in North Carolina.

species of birds have been sighted in this park.

vacation destination, the Outer Banks of North Carolina offers great summertime birdwatching. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Heads Woods, Cape Hatteras, and the open ocean all offer a good variety of birds.

of an on-line guide to natural areas of the Triangle region of North Carolina. The Triangle region is comprised of the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas.

Hill-Durham-Raleigh area of North Carolina. This site provides a general map of the area, showing the 15-mile-diameter Christmas Bird Count circles for Chapel Hill, Durham, Jordan Lake, and Raleigh. See also the Chapel Hill Bird Club Checklist. This lists all the birds ever recorded in Chatham, Durham, and Orange Counties, NC, from 1975-1996, with frequency designations for every week of the year. 

triangle formed by three cities in the Peidmont Region of North Carolina. Those cities are: Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. It covers 4 counties: Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, and a corner of Chatham County. This page covers the best birding hotspots in these 4 counties.

Audubon Society. See also IBAs in the Highlands area.

Stream is a warm water current that begins off the tip of Florida, where it is called the Florida Current, and ends off the coast of Ireland. In North America, the 'Stream' passes closest to shore off North Carolina's Outer Banks. The north wall of the Gulf Stream can be reached fairly easily from the fishing ports of Manteo or from Hatteras which is some 70 miles further south. Excellent pelagic birding and seawatching from Cape Hatteras. 

spots in the Blue Ridge (Asheville area), really too many to count. This site lists a few favorites.

provides a map of the Charlotte area. Click on a number to go to a description of the birding spot, directions and a map. 

Bowie Island, and join Mary Scott on a pelagic trip to the Gulf Stream, where we saw the elusive Herald Petrel. Then take a trip inland to the Croatan National Forest, Alligator River NWR, Weymouth Woods, and Lake Jordan.

enthusiasts. The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, established the preserve in 1999 to protect critical  endangered species habitat.  Located in Tyrrell County, North Carolina the preserve provides  outdoor recreation, environmental education,  and  economic development  opportunities for local residents and visitors.

Hope Audubon Society. Bald eagles were first observed at Jordan Lake in 1985. Bald eagles are now found on the lake all year, with nesting activity noted in late winter.

birding off the shore of North Carolina can be found in the "Features" section of the website.

to information on: 
• Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
• Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
• Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
• Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
• Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
• Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

including:
• Grandfather Mountain
• Nags Head Woods Preserve
• Big Yellow Mountain Preserve

pelagic trips for birders since 1986. In 2001, Brian Patteson, Inc. is offering an extensive schedule of pelagic trips from North Carolina's Outer Banks as well as Virginia Beach, Virginia. Trips are scheduled at different seasons so as to see the fullest spectrum of pelagic birds and animals possible in the region. 

Various dates May through August. Birding trips to the Gulf Stream and continental shelf with landbirding, nearby onshore. North Carolina Pelagic Trips, onboard the "Country Girl" out of Manteo, with Captain Allan Foreman. FONT will continue to have good leaders & spotters with our trips. 

Tours (VENT). The famous smoky haze, the rugged mountains, and the hardwood forests–these are images that bring to mind this well-known region. Many have seen it from the byways and parkways, but it is a region that can be enjoyed on many levels. Our trip takes a slower, more probing look at the complexity of this multifaceted region. Like the Ozarks and Tallgrass Prairies trip, the tour seeks to bring together birds, botany, and a natural and cultural history of a timeless region. 
• Spring in the Great Smokey Mountains  May 02 - May 10, 2001 (9.0 days - Limit 8) with leader Steve Hilty. 
VENT offers nearly 140 tours to over 100 land-based destinations each year and is the largest tour company in the world specializing in birding and natural history.

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....Wings Over Water Festival - November 2-4, 2001 - Manteo, NC. 

Phone: 800-446-6262

Phone: 919-926-4021

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