Bald
Head Island Bird Watching
Nature abounds on Bald Head
Island. Native birds can be spotted from any trail on Bald Head Island.
However, a walk along the Kent Mitchell Nature Trail ensures you of some excellent bird
watching. This 20 minute walk through the maritime forest and tidal salt marsh is
scenic and informative. Along the way, you will find plants, trees, and flowers
labeled to inform you of the various native plants common to the area. Bald Head
Island is home to its 10,000 acre protected salt marsh and tidal creeks.
Bald Head Eagles are spotted
occasionally as environmental protection programs have increased their population
numbers. Whether you are going for a hike, beachcombing or playing golf, Bald Head
Island is birdwatcing at its best. Numerous rare species of birds find a plentiful
supply of food in the tidal salt marsh. These birds prey upon shrimp, small crabs,
snails, fish rats and mice. Bald Head Island is a nature lovers delight. Come
see for yourself, just how beautiful Bald Head Island is to visit and live. |
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