Bird Island, North Carolina

Bird Island is approximately 1,300 acres (5.3 km2) adjacent to the town of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, US.

Sunset Beach is on a barrier island and is the southernmost town in North Carolina.

Due to the contour of the Atlantic Coast at this point, the direction of travel to Bird Island is approximately West-Southwest.

Previously, Bird Island was separated from Sunset Beach by a tidal creek (Mad Inlet) that could be easily crossed only at low tide.

The shoreline, dunes, and marshland of Bird Island provide important habitat and nesting for species that are endangered, threatened, or of special concern, including the Kemp's ridley and loggerhead sea turtles.