Fall Migratory Bird Tours
with the Cape Fear Naturalist
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Guided Shelling Tour (by reservation)
- Take Shamrock to Masonboro Island (an 8 ½ mile long undeveloped barrier island just south of Wrightsville Beach) and spend an hour and a half collecting sea shells from the beach at low tide (tidechart here). Captain Joe will help you identify your collections on the beach and on the ride back to the dock.
- $35/person
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Lea-Hutaff Island Birding Expedition (by reservation)
- Captain Joe and Shamrock will cruise north to Lea-Hutaff Island, a small, uninhabited island between Figure Eight and Topsail Islands that is managed by the Audubon Society as a bird haven. Black Skimmers, Piping Plovers, Clapper Rails, Oystercatchers, and various Terns all call the island home. This 5 hour cruise will include ~2 hours on the island and a box lunch on the way.
- $75/person
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Masonboro/Bradley Creek Birding Cruise (weekly)
- Join Captain Joe in search of area shore and waterbirds on this low tide tour of area feeding spots.
- $35/person
Weekly Fall Migratory Bird Tour Dates
Inquire and Reserve a Special Tour
Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours and The Cape Fear Naturalist offer a wide variety of tours and excursions for visitors to the beach and year-round residents alike. Whether it’s a quick hour’s turn around the harbor or a day long birding trip to a pristine wetland pine savannah, you'll see more, learn more and enjoy more.
All trips leave from the Blockade Runner Dock at 275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.
We accept Cash and Credit cards. Tour prices are for one adult. Gratuity is not included.
