Birdwatching is a relaxing and educational activity while traveling, and it can even improve your mental health. The North Carolina Crystal Coast is a beautiful area to watch for a vibrant array of birds. Spinnaker’s Reach offers a stunning selection of vacation rentals in Emerald Isle, NC, so that travelers from near and far can enjoy the unique splendor of Crystal Coast’s Bogue Banks. Please read our guide below to learn more about the birdwatching opportunities in store during your stay.
For over 400 years, wild horses have roamed the beaches of this island and are under the protection of Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses. Beyond the wild horses, Shackleford Banks is also a popular place to watch for North Carolina Crystal Coast birds. Some of our favorite birds you can find include:
This North Carolina State Park features a pre-Civil War fort and over 300 species of birds. There are daily tours, extensive exhibits, swimming beaches, and trails that feature salt marsh and dune fields. Here are some of our favorite birds you can see at this North Carolina treasure:
This lovely 41-acre park features nature trails, a picnic pavilion, a pier, four grills, a disc golf course, and a NC Birding Trail site. This is the perfect park to enjoy a dreamy picnic and birdwatching. Here are some of the birds of North Carolina you can catch a glimpse of at this spot:
Located near the North Carolina Aquarium is the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Trail, one of the best spots to see a wide variety of North Carolina birds. Take a stroll through the unspoiled natural beauty of this 265-acre nature preserve. Below are some of our favorite bird species you could find: