The marvelous diversity of seabirds on the beach is not limited to gulls. Terns are common as well, and Brown Pelicans may be the most recognizable shorebird there is. ||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/CD-Royal-Tern.jpg

Spend some time on the beach, and the differences among the Outer Banks shorebirds become more noticeable and then fascinating.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/11/CD-Ruddy-Turnstone.jpg

Ospreys are one of the most distinctive birds of the Outer Banks. Their long thin wings are about 5’ across, the head is white and brown, and should you get close enough to notice, there is a well-defined sharp hook to their beak.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/03/Ospreys-Outer-Banks-Bird-e1648082543505.jpg

If you plan on visiting the wild horses of Carova, read on to find out their history. There are trips to see the wild mustangs, but remember to follow guidelines.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/wild-horses-corolla-400×267-1.jpg

Read the amazing life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly of the Outer Banks, their migration, and theories about their cause of decline.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/monarch-butterflies-400×267-1.jpg

The songbirds of the Outer Banks are amazing and abundant. From Woodpecker, Blue Jay, to Robin, learn how you can identify one and when they appear.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/songbird-400×267-1.jpg

The Outer Banks is home to numerous raptors or birds of prey. If you plan on capturing photos, read on to find out their behavior and where you can find them.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/raptor-400×267-1.jpg

Learn all about the migration history of the Purple Martins of the Outer Banks, including its behavior and diet.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/marlins-400×267-1.jpg

The ultimate guide for keeping your distance from wild horses in Corolla. Enjoy the view, take photos, but remember these tips to keep you safe from them.||https://pages.carolinadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/50-foot-rule-400×267-1.jpg