Its light can be seen from at least 12 miles out to sea and up to 19 miles from land.The Cape Lookout Lighthouse became fully automated in 1950 and flashes every 15 seconds.It replaced an earlier, shorter lighthouse, built in 1812. The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is 163 feet tall and has been in operation since 1859. We learned from the volunteer who oriented us to the lighthouse’s history that its checkered markings show direction: the center of the black diamonds point north-south, while the white diamonds point east-west. It is known as the Diamond Lady for its distinctive black-and-white diamond shaped pattern. ![]() Our group’s point of disembarkation was at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. ![]() We were only able to see them from afar through our zoom lenses, but I’d love to return to spend an afternoon enjoying the beach and trying to get a closer look at the horses as they graze and interact.īirders will love visiting this area, too, since more than 250 species of birds have been identified within Cape Lookout National Seashore during various seasons.ĭownload a brochure listing Birds of Cape Lookout National Seashore here: (Read more about their history and characteristics here.) Although their origins can’t be totally verified, historians believe they were brought to the area by Spanish explorers during the 16 th century, as a result of shipwrecks, or by early English colonists. Passengers can elect to disembark at Shackleford Banks, where about 100 wild horses, called Banker horses, have roamed the barrier islands for hundreds of years. * Ferry service is also available from the town of Beaufort to the west end of Shackleford Banks.
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