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Birding the OBX
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Overview
Outer Banks, NC
Duration
3 Hours
About
Birdwatchers and wildlife photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to join us as we spot the interesting birds in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Over the course of this walking & driving trip, we will explore the marshes and beaches while on the lookout for interesting birds.
In autumn, we will watch for early arriving migratory waterfowl including Blue winged Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Pintails and others. We’ll also keep an eye out for various warbler species and shorebirds such as Godwits, Herons, Egrets, Avocets, Plovers, gulls and Ibis.
During the winter months we’ll be on the lookout for waterfowl like Gadwall, Redhead, Bufflehead, Black Scoter, Teal, Tundra Swans, Snow Geese, Redheads, Canvasback, Widgeon, Ruddy Ducks, Ring neck Ducks, Northern Shovelers, and Pintails.
We will also be checking for various shorebirds like Ruddy Turnstones, Godwits, Plovers, Rails and Willets.
In addition, the winter should provide a great opportunity to find Northern Harriers, Yellow rumped Warblers, Pelicans, Gulls and White Ibis.
During the spring and summer months we will search for various species of Warblers, Terns, Gulls, Willets, Ibis, Oystercatchers, Plovers, Sandpipers, Egrets, Herons, Black Skimmers, Ruddy Turnstones, Pelicans, Osprey and other shore/marsh birds.
Viewing Recommendations: A zoom/telephoto lens (200 mm or more), spotting scope or binoculars are recommended for this trip.
Physical Difficulty: Easy walking on sandy & grassy paths 1 – 3 miles possible. For your safety and peace of mind, social distancing with be practiced throughout the duration of our walk.
Lodging: NOT included, there are multiple lodging accommodations available nearby in Nags Head NC.
Transportation: NOT included, during duration of the tour.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
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Additional Info
Thanks for joining us on this trip!
MEETUP TO START WILL BE AT THE PEA ISLAND NWR VISITORS CENTER PARKING LOT.
To start off, we will begin birding at the Pea Island Visitors Center.
We will walk across the road from the parking lot to the beach side of the island to check for any birds we can find in the surf or along the shore.
Once we have wrapped up our time on the beach, will then take a short 5-10 min drive to continue birding at Oregon Inlet (Pea Island Life Saving Station) to see what kinds of birds will be foraging near the jetty.
For the best viewing experience, bring your binoculars, scope, long -lens equipped cameras and get ready to enjoy the birds as we explore the Pea Island NWR.
*Transportation is not provided. For directions to the meetup spot a the Visitors Center and the secondary location at Oregon Inlet / Pea Island Life Saving Station , click on the location links below to open Google Maps
PEA ISLAND NWR VISITORS CENTER
https://goo.gl/maps/fkvDP8F7wuBazLg77
OREGON INLET (Pea Island Life Saving Station)
https://goo.gl/maps/UMxcyEDCdpGbaxLEA
Hotel accommodations are not included in this package however there are a few hotels in the nearby town of Nags Head N.C. that may suit your needs.
I also suggest that you check out what Airbnb has to offer in the Nags Head area. This way you can rent a large or small house close by for a reasonable price.
Nags Head is about 25 mins away from the Pea Island NWR
If you have any questions you may contact Sally Siko by phone or text at (919 )449-7331
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Cancellation Policy
All tours will start at the scheduled time rain or shine. Start times may be postponed to later on the same day in case bad weather at Operator discretion within a time window of 6 hours.
On the tour day in the event of unexpected all-day severe weather event, ice storm, lighting producing storms, heavy snow storm, or a hurricane is present, in which rescheduling for a later time during that same day would be impossible for the tour to take place, Guests will have the option for receiving a gift card credit that for use on a reschedule date or future trip or full refund.
*Customers will receive a full refund or gift card credit in the amount paid in case of Operator Initiated Cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
*Guest initiated trip Cancellation must be made at least 1 week prior to trip date or they will be charged full price. No refunds or gift cards will be issued.
- Guest initiated trip Cancellation made 2 weeks before trip date will be issued a gift card in the amount paid which may be used towards booking a future trip. No refunds will be issued.
*Guest initiated trip Cancellation made 3 weeks before trip date may choose between a refund or a gift card in the amount paid which may be used towards booking a future trip.
*No-shows on trip date will be charged the full price. No refund will be issued.
