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Name of species: Black vulture 



Species legal status: Special Concern 



Number of populations on site: Unknown 



Number of individuals per population: Unknown 



Size or maturity of individuals: Adults present 



Comments: This species is permanent resident here. It has 



apparently increased in population in the last five 

 years. It may breed in or adjacent to the natural 

 area . 



Name of species: Cooper's hawk 



Species legal status: Special Concern 



Comments: This species is very rare or absent as a breeding 

 species in Carteret County. An individual was 

 seen here in late April 1980, raising the possibility 

 of breeding here. 



Name of species: Red -shou Ider ed hawk 



Species legal status: Special Concern 



Number of populations on site: At least 4-5 (one per floodplain) 



Number of individuals: Approx. 3 



Size or maturity of individuals: Adults present 



General vigor of population: Numbers constant for last 10 years 



Disturbance or threats to population: None 



Habitat characteristics 



Vegetation association: Floodplain forest 



