North Carolina

Find 1 pelagic birdwatching trip in North Carolina, United States, departing from ports including Hatteras Landing Marina, Hatteras, NC (spring–early summer) or Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Nags Head, NC (mid-summer–autumn) — see patteson.com for specific departure location by date.

Hatteras Offshore Pelagic

Seabirding / Brian Patteson

United States › North Carolina
  • Hatteras Landing Marina, Hatteras, NC (spring–early summer) or Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Nags Head, NC (mid-summer–autumn) — see patteson.com for specific departure location by date
  • Every Saturday, May–October; occasional extra dates
  • $220–$235 per person

Further Reading

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