Pea Island Nature Preserve

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is a tiny piece of barrier island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, offering visitors the opportunity to experience spectacular flocks of ducks, swans, and other waterfowl, and explore dynamic beaches and dunes. The refuge has a variety of habitats, including ocean beach, dunes, upland, fresh and brackish water ponds, salt flats, and salt marsh, and is home to over 365 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, 24 species of reptiles, and 5 species of amphibians. Visitors can stop by the Visitor Center, hike one of the refuge trails, dip a fishing line in the surf or the sound, or relax by the beach. The refuge also offers guided interpretive programs and tours, including sea turtle talks and canoe tours