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Beach-nesting Birds on BHI
By Allison Polinski, Coastal Scientist Shorebird nesting season runs from April 1st to August 31st, and it is important to “share the shore” during this time. While walking the beach, you may have noticed signs designating bird nesting areas. Shorebirds nest directly on the sand, and their eggs are camouflaged well, so it is important […]
Morgan Greene
An Introduction to BHIC’s Wildlife Hotline
By Joel Davies, Conservation Technician Summer is upon us, which means the island will be teeming with more and more active wildlife for visitors and residents to see! However, with the increase in activity also comes the likelihood of encountering wild animals that are injured, sickly, generally unwell, or even deceased. If you are ever […]
Morgan Greene
Bald Head Island Conservancy Adopts In-House Bacteria Monitoring Method
By Beth Darrow, Chief Scientist If you were a Bald Head Island resident in the early 2000’s, you may remember concerns about water quality in Bald Head Creek. High fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) concentrations in water samples collected by the NC Department of Environmental Quality led to the upper reaches of Bald Head Creek being […]
Morgan Greene
