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What to do at Pine Island

Live Oaks in Evergreen Maritime Forest

Explore the Habitats of the Pine Island Sanctuary and Audubon Center along our 2.5 Mile Nature trail, take a Kayak trip, learn about our facilities and discover what to do near-by.

Audubon Sanctuary Kayak Trips
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Audubon Sanctuary Kayak Trips

One of the best ways to explore Audubon's Pine Island Sanctuary is by water.

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Group Visits
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Group Visits

The Donal C. O’Brien, Jr. Sanctuary is a unique and exciting place to organize a group visit for board retreats, photography groups, university classes and more. 

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Stroll Through the Upgraded Nature Trail
Nature Trail

Stroll Through the Upgraded Nature Trail

This winter, work will be done to make the Sanctuary Nature Trail in Corolla more accessible and informative.

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Pristine Sanctuary for Birds
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Pristine Sanctuary for Birds

With its extensive marshes, waterways and diversity of upland and maritime forest, the 2,600 acres of preserved land contribute to major environmental and wildlife conservation efforts for the health of our birds, wildlife and local community. 

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Other things to do Nearby
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Other things to do Nearby

Explore the Outer and Inner Banks

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Birding Near the Sanctuary

Birding Near the Sanctuary

Surrounded by parks, wildlife refuges and Important Bird Areas, there are plenty of ways to make your visit to the region spectacular. 

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Great Egret

Latin:  Ardea alba

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Greater Scaup

Latin:  Aythya marila

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Common Tern

Latin:  Sterna hirundo

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Osprey

Latin:  Pandion haliaetus

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