. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. PEOPLE & PLACES. Phoebe Wahab examines a plant in the swamp. "The marsh is important because it is a nursery area for ducks and fish," says Kershner. "It also filters out ; The trail ends at an elevated observation deck that overlooks the Pamlico River and marsh. "This is my favorite spot in the park," says Kershner. "It is real peaceful. You can see the marsh and the Pamlico ; During the winter months, you can see a variety of birds on their mig
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. PEOPLE & PLACES. Phoebe Wahab examines a plant in the swamp. "The marsh is important because it is a nursery area for ducks and fish," says Kershner. "It also filters out ; The trail ends at an elevated observation deck that overlooks the Pamlico River and marsh. "This is my favorite spot in the park," says Kershner. "It is real peaceful. You can see the marsh and the Pamlico ; During the winter months, you can see a variety of birds on their migratory path. In late December, serious bird watchers come out for the Christmas bird count. Last year, bird watchers spotted a bald eagle. "It is a big deal to see a bald eagle in the Christmas count," says Kershner. "Usually they just see migratory bird fowl — duck, geese and ; Goose Creek also is a haven for other birds, including barred owls and red-shouldered hawks and summer migrants like prothonotary warblers. Along Goose Creek Trail, you can experience the mysterious feeling of the cypress swamp where large cypress trees crowd the muddy water. Sometimes, the swamp is not accessible because of large amounts of rain. "The swamp is doing what it is supposed to," says Kershner. "It is like the edge of a soup bowl and collects all the water around ; Large bald cypress trees dominate the swamp. Sweet and red bay, swamp cyrilla and sweet pepperbush grow below the cypress trees. "The trees have a unique character because of their large knees and flared base at the buttress," says Kershner. Near the swamp entrance, a white-tailed deer leaps through the forest. Visitors can fish from a beach on the Pamlico River. A trail runs from the road to the beach. "This is one of the few public water accesses in Beaufort County," he says. Not too far from the beach area, a tiny cemetery commemorates 19th-century residents
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