Locations in Dare County, North Carolina
Species in Dare County
Common Species in Dare County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Calidris alba
sanderling
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Achelous gibbesii
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Dare County
Explore 14 documented locations in Dare County, North Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (7 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (1 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (6 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Dare County's natural heritage.