Conservancy Corner
Bald Head Island Conservancy’s Statement on Terminal Groin near Fry Pan Shoals
Update – July 1, 2024The Conservancy is very disappointed in the passing of legislation by the NC General Assembly that now makes it legal to erect a hardened erosion control structure near the shoreline terminus of Frying Pan Shoals. I don’t believe the Village of BHI leadership or the NC legislators appreciate the monumental shift...
Alligator Surveys: A Night with the Conservation Team
By Lauren Collver, Summer 2024 Intern Over the course of the summer, BHI Conservancy staff will complete weekly surveys of the island’s alligator population. By counting the number and size of each alligator we see, we can provide an estimate of how many alligators live on the island. While alligators are often seen resting on […]
Smith Island Land Trust – Why Preservation of Bald Head Island’s Natural Spaces Matters
By Chris Shank, Executive Director A true commitment to protecting Bald Head Island’s environmental integrity must include an active pursuit of preservation of its natural spaces. Barrier islands are fragile ecosystems influenced by many factors which can irreversibly alter their viability; this includes natural forces like hurricanes as well...
Wondrous Whelks: From Case to Creature
By Katharine Hart, Summer 2024 Intern At first glance, the long spiraling case of a Whelk, a common find on the shores of beach accesses like the Shoals here on Bald Head, may not stand out as an island treasure. However, the external stack of yellow disks does not yet reveal the impressive intricacies inside. […]
All About Pill Bugs: Conservancy Camp’s New Hobby
By Kat Anderson, Summer 2024 Intern During my first week at Conservancy Camp, our campers realized that pill bugs can be found almost everywhere on the island. Whether in the park or in our outdoor classroom at the BHIC campus, campers and counselors alike spent the week turning up logs looking for these tiny rolled […]
