A diverse group of small to large mammals call the sanctuary home. Most of these are your common eastern woodland species. We still plan to survey our small mammal and flying mammal populations in more depth.
Here is a list of what we have found so far...
Common Name
Opossum
Eastern Mole
Eastern Cottontail
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Muskrat
Gray Fox
Raccoon
River Otter
Mink
Feral House Cat
White-tailed Deer
Marsh Rabbit
Marsh Rice Rat
Eastern Harvest Mouse
Nutria
White-footed Mouse
Coyote
Eastern Wood rat
Bob Cat
How you can help, right now
Stay in Touch with Pine Island
Learn about the bird conservation research taking place at Pine Island and find nature-focused events happening at this Important Bird Area along the Outer Banks in our periodic eBulletin.
Kayak Sign-up
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Protect the Sanctuary
Every donation will be used to protect the 6,000 acres of marsh complex within the sanctuary and the wildlife it supports.
