Bald Head Island Through My Lens

By Danielle Petty, Summer Intern 2024

Photographing the island! I mapped out where each of my featured pictures were taken!

As a Marketing/Development Intern this summer, one of my favorite parts of the job has been content creation—from taking videos at BHIC events to photographing so many fun moments. Photography is one of my favorite things to do outside of work too, and I’ve spent the summer capturing as many moments as possible. 

For me, part of what makes Bald Head a photographer’s paradise is the many ecosystems and varied wildlife. The island has everything from sprawling landscapes to the tiniest creatures and plants that make for the perfect shots. Bald Head is also teeming with many different plants and animals. This summer, I have loved being able to explore the different parts of Bald Head trying to capture its beauty.

Beach 

Cloudy evening on West Beach.

American Oystercatcher at Beach Access 1.

Driftwood at the point.

Least Tern chick.

View of Old Baldy from West Beach.

Marsh

Squareback Marsh Crab.

Village creek access.

Palamedes Swallowtail butterfly in the marsh.

Maritime Forest

Mushrooms in the maritime forest.

Poison Ivy on an  Oak tree.

Snails on a mushroom.

Freshwater Lagoons

Juvenile White Ibis at the Ibis Sanctuary on Middle Island.

Great Egret at the Wildlife Overlook.

Alligator at the Wildlife Overlook.

Freshwater pond on the golf course.