Many migrants can be found on this site including the endangered piping plover, peregrine falcon, and long-billed curlew. Given sufficient time, your group proceeds across a tidal flat to Bird Shoals, which are mostly covered at high tide with water. These large expanses of shallow sound beach, located directly inside Beaufort Inlet, offer a wonderful area for finding sandy bottom dwellers, such as live sand dollars, and their shell remains, cockles, moon snails, an occasional horseshoe crab and many tube worms. Finally, you return either across the island or around the marsh edge to the boat home. You will be walking for about 2 hours.
Sandals are highly discouraged because of sharp edged shells.
Sunscreen and hats are highly recommended. Old clothing or bathing suits are good for getting wet and a little muddy. Dress appropriately for all possible weather conditions. Snacks and water are also a good idea.