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The One and Only Outer Banks Big Day

10,000 Birds

Caspian Terns in the back, large flocks of ducks or all the regular dabbling varieties, American White Pelican s staked out in the center, ibis, herons, and egrets set against the crackling soundtrack of Red-winged Blackbird s and Boat-tailed Grackle s. The three main impoundments at Pea Island were packed with birds. Photo by Nate Swick.