Hatteras Island sits on the Atlantic Flyway, one of the four major bird migration corridors in North America.
Birding on Hatteras Island
Over 400 species of birds have been documented on Hatteras Island.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
A 5,834-acre refuge protecting migratory birds since 1938.
Dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins are year-round residents of the waters around Hatteras Island.
Sea Turtles
Five species of sea turtles visit Hatteras waters, with loggerhead sea turtles being the most common nesters.
Wild Horses
A small herd of Banker ponies on Ocracoke Island, accessible by ferry from Hatteras Village.
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About Emily Roberts
Emily is a marine biologist turned travel writer. She has a deep passion for the ecology and history of North Carolina's barrier islands.