Conservancy Corner
126th Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Bald Head Island
126th Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Bald Head Island Bald Head Island Conservancy’s Director of Science Beth Darrow joined a record-sized group of eight volunteer birders this year to conduct the Audubon Society’s 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count on January 4, 2026. Eighty-three bird species were identified in Bald Head Island’s diverse...
Barrier Island Botanists Bring Hands-On Learning to Sixth Graders
Barrier Island Botanists Bring Hands-On Learning to Sixth Graders During the fall of each year, the Bald Head Island Conservancy holds its annual Barrier Island Botanists (BIB) program in coordination with Brunswick County Public Schools.This field trip brings every sixth grader in Brunswick County to learn about the ecosystems of the island....
Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Interns and Their Conservation Contributions
Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Interns and Their Conservation Contributions On December 5, 2025, we gathered for our Fall 2025 Intern Symposium, a day to celebrate the incredible work of our interns and hear firsthand about the projects that are helping advance conservation on Bald Head Island. These talented young professionals brought energy,...
2025 Nesting Season Executive Summary
2025 Nesting Season Executive Summary *All data subject to change. For the second season in a row, Bald Head Island saw below-average sea turtle nesting numbers – the lowest since the 2017 and 2018 seasons, when the island recorded 40 and 52 nests. Encouragingly, the turtles that did return for the 2025 season were thriving […]
