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Notes From the Field: The Conservancy Attends Southeast Regional Sea Turtle Meeting
by Paul Hillbrand, Sea Turtle Biologist Imagine stepping through the double doors of the Grand Ballroom of the Perdido Beach Resort and immediately being struck by the excited chatter and laughter of 200+ sea turtle biologists, students, and volunteers who have gathered together in person for the first time in three years. The air, thick […]
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Courtship Among Our Local Lovebirds
by Morgan Hooks, Environmental Content Creator Winter is the season of love; from the holidays to Valentine’s Day, we are often at our most affectionate, most giving, and most romantic. That applies, too, to many of our wildlife neighbors who are preparing their best breeding plumage for courtship, mating, and raising their offspring with a...
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What a Wild Year: My Favorite Wildlife Encounters from 2022
By Morgan Hooks, Environmental Content Creator 2022 was a wonderful, wild year on Bald Head Island. It was my first full year on-staff here at the Conservancy, and it was a year that kept my curiosity peaked, my mind open to learn more and more, and my camera always steady and ready in my hands. […]
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Notes from the Classroom: Fishing Responsibly
Fishing is a popular occurrence here on Bald Head Island. With beautiful scenery and a wide array of fish surrounding the coast, it makes for an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. This hobby has the potential to be harmful however when fishing line is not treated with proper caution. Fishing line and gear are some of […]
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Field Guide: Southern Crabapple, North Carolina’s Native Apple Tree
by Desiree Bridge, Assistant Retail Manager, Turtle Central The southern crabapple (Malus angustifolia) is known by many names including narrowleaf crabapple and wild crab. This species of crabapple is found in the Southern and Eastern United States and grows best in low elevations preferring mild winters. Southern crabapple is considered a...
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Sponsor Spotlight: Simply Southern
Simply Southern was founded in 2005 by Ginger Aydogdu in Greensboro, NC. The company started as a small kiosk in a local mall and has since grown into a large corporation employing over 400 people. Simply Southern started out making t-shirts, but has since expanded into the gift, apparel, and accessory space. Simply Southern is […]
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First-Ever BioBlitz Invites Community Scientists to Discover Butterflies and Biodiversity
From September 23rd-25th, the Bald Head Island Conservancy hosted its first ever Pollinator Party, a weekend dedicated to some of the smallest, but most important members of our Bald Head Island communities. Guests enjoyed pollinator-themed exhibits in Fleming Environmental Education Center throughout the event, viewing close-ups of butterfly...
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