Bird Island Reserve in Sunset Beach is one of 10 North Carolina Coastal Reserve sites. Photo: N.C. Sea Grant/N.C. Coastal Reserve

Bird Island Reserve in Sunset Beach is one of 10 North Carolina Coastal Reserve sites. Photo: N.C. Sea Grant/N.C. Coastal Reserve
Bird Island Reserve in Sunset Beach is one of 10 North Carolina Coastal Reserve sites. Photo: N.C. Sea Grant/N.C. Coastal Reserve

The Bird Island Stewards will host monthly guided nature walks every third Wednesday beginning next month through May 2026 on the Bird Island Coastal Reserve in Brunswick County.

The first walk will be hosted at reserve in Sunset Beach at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15.

During these topical walks, stewards will highlight the history, ecology, and wildlife of the reserve, which includes pristine sandy white beaches, dunes, and more than 1,000 acres of salt marsh and meandering creeks.

The Wednesday walks will begin at 10 a.m., cover nearly 3 miles and last approximately 90 minutes to two hours.

Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes, pants and bring water.

Guides will meet participants at the marsh overlook near 40th Street (West Main Street) in Sunset Beach.

The town enforces paid parking 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. between April 1 and Oct. 31. Ensure you park in a designated parking spot with a valid pass.

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