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Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours

Learn, Discover and Explore the natural wonders of the Carolina Coast.

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Masonboro Birding Tours

$50.00

Categories: Eco Education, Nature Tours, Tours
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Description

Masonboro Birding Tours

Every Day

by request

Masonboro Birding Tours Cost

$50

per passenger

Masonboro Birding Tours What to bring

  • Field Glasses
  • Guide Book
  • Birding Life List
  • Sunscreen
  • Water shoes
  • Beach Clothes

Come join the staff at Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, on a discovery birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek. Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide – See our favorite tide chart for Wrightsville Beach.

Common Species are: Brown Pelican, Terns, Gulls, Willets, American Oystercatcher, Herons, and Black skimmers.

Guided Birding Tours aboard the M/V Shamrock can get you up-close to the Ballerina of the salt-marsh, the Black Skimmer.

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Contact Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours

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    All tours will be leaving from:

    Wrightsville Beach Boating Access
    109 Causeway Dr,
    Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

    Register your vehicle to save time on arrival 1-888-380-7275

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    Masonboro Cruise Schedule

    Daily Monday thru Saturday

    Departs at 12:30pm and 2:00pm

    Masonboro Cruise Cost

    / per passenger

    Masonboro Cruise What to Bring

    • Camera
    • Field Glasses
    • iPod
    • Beach Clothes

    This tour focuses on the natural history and ecology of the Wrightsville Beach waterways.  The captain and crew highlight interesting natural features and spot wildlife. Dozens of shorebirds can be spotted, including the brown pelican, the black skimmer, various gulls and terns, and others. There’s also a good chance of spotting marine mammals and the occasional sea turtle.

    The route is from

    Wrightsville Beach Boating Access
    109 Causeway Dr,
    Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

    to the backside of Masonboro island.  The tour stops at areas to allow for wildlife viewing and to soak in the natural beauty of the saltmarsh and barrier island eco-system.

    Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours
    • Calendar
    • Tours
      • Daily Routes
        • Sunset Boat Cruise- Wrightsville Beach NC
        • Masonboro Island 1 Hour Cruise
        • Harbor Tour
        • Inshore Bottom Fishing
        • Clover Cruising Tour
      • Children’s Tours
        • Pirate Island Treasure Hunt
        • Eco-Scavenger Hunt
        • Guided Beach Eco Tour
      • Buy Online / View Your Cart
    • Island Shuttle & Taxi
    • Guided Expeditions
      • Masonboro Birding Tours
      • Shelling Tour
    • Private Charters
      • Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
      • Corporate Cruising & Team Building Exercises
      • Wedding Receptions
      • Camping Shuttle
      • Island Hop
      • Island Luau
      • Family Beach Party
      • Family Day or “Hangin’ on the hook”
      • Clover Cruising Tour
    • Gift Certificates
      • Frequent Cruisers Club Discount Card
      • Clover Cruising Tour Gift Certificate
      • Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure Gift Certificate
      • Inshore Bottom Fishing Gift Certificate
      • Sunset Tours Gift Certificate
      • Shelling Tour Gift Certificate
      • Eco-Scavenger Hunt Gift Certificate
      • Masonboro Cruise Gift Certificate
    • About
      • What’s Up @ WB
      • Meet Our Crew
    • Contact