Spotted on Ocracoke: The cannonball jellyfish
A cannonball jellyfish off Springer's Point on Ocracoke. Photo: P. Vankevich
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Ask the Observer: Which jellyfish or jelly?
From Greg Klein
This photo was taken at Springer’s Point. I think it is a jellyfish, but I am not sure. There were a few...
Shell identification on Ocracoke, N.C., beaches
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The images below were created by John Timmerman of the North Carolina Shell Club to help beachcombers...
Fiddlers in the sand
Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
From mid-to-late summer into early fall when walking Ocracoke Island’s sandy trails and along sound-side areas such as Molasses...
Death of a Royal Tern
A Royal Tern. Note band on left leg. Photo: P. Vankevich
By Peter VankevichComing across a dead wild...
Observed on Ocracoke: The Fiddler Crab
Text and Photo by Peter Vankevich
In the late summer and early fall of the year when walking along the marshes such as Molasses Creek...
Glass lizards: shy island denizens
By D. Creeksong
Repeat visitors to the island are amazed upon discovery of this simple fact: until you truly park your vehicle, and walk or...
They’re Back! Snowy Owls return to North Carolina
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By Peter Vankevich
“Ahoy! Hast thou seen the great white owl?"
So cried the...
Birds of Ocracoke: The American Kestrel
By Peter Vankevich
From early September into early winter, it is possible to see three species of falcons on Ocracoke.
Peregrine Falcons migrate through and some...
Ocracoke’s seldom seen but much esteemed Atlantic ribbed mussels
Ribbed mussels drawing by Pat Garber.
By Pat Garber
Hidden among the roots and stems...