Ocracoke nature: Avian Triptych
Vultures and gulls are scavengers and have a role in removing carrion from the ecosystem.
A Turkey Vulture is eating what appears to be...
Portsmouth and Ocracoke Christmas Bird Counts shed light on birds present...
By Peter Vankevich
Following a long tradition, the Portsmouth Island and Ocracoke Christmas Bird Counts took place on the last two days of the year....
Large numbers of sick and dead birds appearing on Outer Banks...
By Peter Vankevich
Sightings of sick and dying birds on the Outer Banks and islands in the Pamlico Sound are pointing to a major outbreak...
A mighty mariner: The Great Shearwater
By Peter Vankevich
When you talk about amazing animals, consider adding the Great Shearwater to the mix. They can fly between waves of 40 feet...
Sea turtles have another banner nesting year but beware of the...
By Peter Vankevich
In the dark hours of May 4, a loggerhead sea turtle ventured out of her expansive ocean home and crawled onto the...
Make a walk in the woods on Ocracoke a forest bath
By Connie Leinbach
Negative ions caused by crashing water can elevate our feeling of well-being, and so, apparently, can walking in the woods.
A growing number...
Beach bird nesters have bad year, sea turtles faring well
An Oystercatcher parent and chick feed along Ocracoke beach. Photo by Amy Thompson
Peter Vankevich
The downward spiral in the spring nesting season on...
Sonya Allen: Communicating through art
By Peter Vankevich
For many people, creating art is therapeutic, a nice respite from the many demands and challenges of daily life.
What is depicted...
Birds of Ocracoke: The Least Tern, resilient and feisty
Sometimes called a sea swallow, the Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) has a graceful, fast, buoyant flight pattern with rapid wing beats.