Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Birding Wings Over Water (WOW)

Explore Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in areas open year-’round and others normally closed to the public. Look for waterfowl and shorebirds in the impoundments. Raptors, including Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons may be seen over farm fields and songbirds in roadside vegetation. Rare species such as, Golden Eagle, Western Kingbird and Ash-throated Flycatcher have been found during previous festivals. Black Bear often seen. Red Wolf, Bobcat and River Otter are possibilities. Binoculars strongly recommended. Meet: Creef Cut Wildlife Trail parking lot, Milltail Road & Hwy 64, app. 5.5 miles west of Roanoke Island bridge (Virginia Dare Bridge). Leader/Field Expert: Carson Wood. Fri 12-8-23, 8:00-11:30 am. $25.00. GPS 35.863989- 75.861076.