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16 Sep

Conservation Team Releases 2023 Environmental Services Report

By Dr. Beth Darrow, Director of Science Each year, the Bald Head Island Conservancy conducts an Environmental Services Contract on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island to understand and protect the habitats and species that make the island a special place for all residents and visitors. In 2023, the Conservancy continued valuable...

Morgan Greene
September 16, 2024
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16 Jul

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
July 16, 2024
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15 May

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
May 15, 2024
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15 Mar

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
March 15, 2024
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