I went to Pocosin Lakes NWR today on my way back to Chapel Hill from the
Outer Banks. Pat’s Road is open but the unpaved roads are closed to
vehicles due to the storm. I parked at the end of the pavement and walked
Canal D Road, and around the corner to the impoundment. The unpaved roads
that I walked are in good condition, I have driven them when they are much
worse. I imagine there is more damage further inside the refuge.
There are still tons of Tundra Swans but no Snow Geese that I could find.
The Sandhill Cranes were hanging out in the impoundment with the swans. I
counted 39 Sandhills.
Best,
Bo Howes
Chapel Hill
On Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM Robert McLean <carolinabirds...> wrote:
> The last EBird checklist there was February 4.
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> Making sure you're not a bot! <https://ebird.org/hotspot/L986373> > ebird.org <https://ebird.org/hotspot/L986373> > <https://ebird.org/hotspot/L986373> >
> Don’t know if this helps you out.
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> Good birding!
>
> Taylor McLean
> Baltimore, MD
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Feb 8, 2026, at 8:17 AM, James Hancock <carolinabirds...> wrote:
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> Has anyone been to Pocosin Lakes NWR recently?
> I’m thinking of going on Tuesday—-are the roads passable, can you get to
> the impound across from the end of the paved section of Pat’s Road?
> And of course, are the swans, snow geese and Sandhills still there in
> numbers?
> I appreciate any information 😀
> Skip Hancock
> Coinjock
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