Audubons/Nature
Masonboro Island
Southern Tip of Wrightsville Beach
Largest undisturbed barrier island along southern NC’s coast. Nature trails. Inhabitants include endangered loggerhead sea turtles and shorebirds. Accessible by boat only.
North Carolina Birding Trail
Our Trail is more than just lines on a map. It physically links great bird watching sites and birders with communities, businesses and other local historical and educational attractions.
Shell Island Bird Walk
(910) 686-7527
North End of Wrightsville Beach
Free, Fridays
9-11am, April 23-August 27.
Audubon North Carolina offers free tours of the Mason Inlet Water Bird Management Area. It enables participants to observe American Oystercatchers, Black Skimmers, Least Terns and numerous other water birds in their natural surroundings.
Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours and Taxi Service
(910) 200-4002
Blockade Runner Dock
275 Waynick Blvd
Enjoy One- Hour Harbor Cruises, 1½-Hour Wine Tasting Sunset Cruises, and Masonboro Island Birding Tours.
