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Citizen Science: Conservancy Continues CASP Summer Frog Call Surveys
by Tim Chisholm Frogs and toads are essential components of the ecosystem that exploit the abundance of invertebrates in our environment while at the same time serving as sustenance for other animals. Scientists have discovered frog and toad populations have been undergoing population declines worldwide because of habitat loss, ultraviolet...
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Hatchling Hut Open Now
Update: Hatchling Hut is now OPEN! Intracoastal Realty has generously partnered with the BHI Conservancy to provide a home for the BHI Conservancy Welcome Kiosk – the Hatchling Hut. This will serve as an island nature information area and provide tips for conserving and preserving our beautiful island paradise while promoting...
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Sponsor Spotlight: Bald Head Island Limited
2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the Mitchell Family’s purchase of the Island in 1983, and the formation of its development company, Bald Head Island Limited. From the beginning, Bald Head Island Limited made a commitment to developing the island responsibly and sustainably. They abandoned the previous developer’s plans to build a second golf...
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Notes From the Classroom: New Educational Program Teaches Totally on Turtles
by Heather Bariso, Education Technician The Education Department of the Bald Head Island Conservancy is very excited to announce a new upcoming program called Totally Turtles! Our program is an excellent opportunity for families to learn about the many turtles that live on Bald Head Island. We recently introduced this program for the first time...
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Share the Shore: Nesting Shorebird Season Begins on Bald Head Island
by Katie Knotek, Conservation Technician It’s bird nesting season! You may have noticed more signs than usual out on the beach. These are designating shorebird nesting areas. You might see nesting birds sitting in the sand or acting territorial if you get too close. Bald Head Island Conservancy assists state management agencies with protection...
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Notes From the Field: 2023 Colonial Waterbird Census
by Allison Polinksi, Coastal Scientist If you have ever taken the ferry to Bald Head Island, you may have noticed a small island in the Cape Fear River that is filled with large colonies of waterbirds, especially White Ibis, flying back and forth. This is Battery Island, which hosts the largest colony of wading birds […]
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Written in the Sand – 40 Years of Stories: The Story of Kit Adcock
This month’s story “written in the sand” takes us back to the 1990s, when a small but budding Conservancy united Island homeowners and began to make significant strides in its conservation efforts. Behind many of these successes, often silently, was Kit Adcock, an early Islander, Board President, and the driving force in the...
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Welcoming Our New Coastal Scientist
by Dr. Beth Darrow, Chief Scientist Welcome, Coastal Scientist Allison Polinski! The Conservancy welcomes a familiar face back to the Science Team! This March, Allison Polinski joined us as our new full-time Coastal Scientist. Allison was a Conservation Intern with BHIC in summer 2021, when she brought a new appreciation for insects on campus...
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2nd Annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium A Success
by Dr. Chris Shank, Executive Director On Tuesday April 4, we hosted the 2nd Annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium. Nearly 70 people attended the morning session held at the BHA Generator Society Hall where experts presented on topics including salt marsh protection and restoration, sustainability of natural vs. human-influenced...
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Sponsor Spotlight: Mike’s Bites
Mike Thomasen, owner of Mike’s Bites, the Island-favorite food stand offering refreshing summer snacks to Conservancy and beach goers alike, is also a continued Sponsor and supporter of the Conservancy. Thomasen has been connected to the Conservancy and Island since 2010. “My father worked for the Conservancy doing maintenance and I...
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