Wooded areas loaded with deerflies. Worst I have encountered in some years.
Best birds: female-plumaged Harrier, and about 7 dowitchers.
Seaside Sparrows common on farther-out, marsh islands, plus Clapper Rail.
One adult Bald Eagle. 2 Mallards (not Blacks).
Quite far for a kayak or canoer from the boat landing described in the VA
coastal birding trail guide; even a pain for a small motorboat, but a nice
marsh. The upper ends of the marshes might have Black Rail at night.
Frank Enders, Halifax, NC
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