Bird Island - Sunset Beach, NC
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N 33° 51.144 W 078° 32.448
17S E 727520 N 3748511
This 1300 acre area is part of North Carolina's designated Coastal Reserve Program, which is administered by the NC Division of Coastal Management.
Waymark Code: WM5DT4
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2008
Views: 26
This area (which is no longer technically an island) is the home of a number of endangered species - including the piping plover, wood stork and black skimmer. It includes beach, tidal marsh & wetlands.
The purchase of Bird Island ensures protection of what was one of 3 remaining privately owned undeveloped barrier islands along the North Carolina Coast.
There are no special facilities and the nearest access is from the small town of Sunset Beach. There ia parking available near the pier at the center of town - from there, an enjoyable walk to the SW will get you to the reserve. The coordinates listed are at the location of the sign shown in the gallery - near the SW end of the island (and not far from the South Carolina border). From the pier to the end, it is about 2 miles - a long walk...but quite enjoyable.
Note - that the SW tip of Bird Island is actully in South Carolina which is 'landlocked' at this point..you'll need your GRSr to figure out when you've crossed the border - or need to spot the benchmark which marks the state line.
Park Name: soon
Sponsoring Organization: soon
Handicap Accessible?: No
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Parking Coordinates: N 33° 52.119 W 078° 30.425
Website: Not listed
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: Not listed
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