Tens of thousands of Tundra Swans and Snow Geese winter here. The blurry flock in the back of this photo behind the Tundra Swans was comprised of a few thousand Snow Geese.
8 Jan 2006
Hwy 94 forms a causeway crossing the western half of the lake and creating an excellent vantage from which to scan for waterfowl. Vegetation along the causeway usually harbors many wintering birds and is often the place to discover a warbler or other songbird rarely seen in the winter in NC.
8 Jan 2006
A platform along the causeway is part of the Charles Kuralt Trail and is great for wildlife viewing. The island of Bald Cypress just out from the platform often has ducks, geese, and cormorants around the base and raptors such as Bald Eagles perched in the trees.
8 Jan 2006
Tundra Swans digiscoped shortly after sunrise on a calm day.
8 Jan 2006
Hunting is allowed at designated blinds on designated days. Be sure to check the schedules before heading out. When hunters are not present, some of these areas, like this one off the Wildlife Drive, make for great viewing.
8 Jan 2006