About the Sanctuary

Past, Present, and Future at Pine Island

Hunting Log from Pine Island History

History of Pine Island
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History of Pine island

Birdlife plays a key role in the history of Pine Island and the entire Currituck Sound region.

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First Audubon Center in North Carolina

First Audubon Center in North Carolina

When Audubon North Carolina assumed full management of Pine Island on the northern Outer Banks two years ago, the organization became the steward of one of the last remnants of the storied Currituck Sound landscape. 

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Balancing Conservation and Hunting

Balancing Conservation and Hunting

The Sanctuary in Corolla works to maintain a balance between conservation and hunting regulations.

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Escape to the Donal C. O'Brien Jr Sanctuary and Audubon Center at Corolla
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Escape to the Donal C. O'Brien Jr Sanctuary and Audubon Center at Corolla

Coratank is the Indian word from which our Currituck - sound, county, courthouse - was long ago derived. 

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What is Happening at the Sanctuary
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What is Happening at the Sanctuary

Audubon staff and partners have developed a conservation and usage plan for the sanctuary that will ensure that visitors make a minimal impact on the Sanctuary’s habitats, birds, and wildlife.

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