The Birds of Ocracoke The Gull-billed Tern
Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
The terns of Ocracoke Island can reliably be seen flying along its coastal waters and loafing on the beach....
Red Knots spring migration on the Outer Banks
Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
Those spending time on Ocracoke beach and other areas of the Outer Banks this spring may have been pleasantly...
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....
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...
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.
Birds of Ocracoke: The Eastern Towhee
The Eastern Towhee, a strikingly handsome bird that — good looks notwithstanding, is perhaps more noted for its many vocalizations.
Birds of Ocracoke: The Northern Pintail
Northward, ever northward, clearly indicated on the distant sky, points the long slim figure of the pintail, in the vanguard of the spring migration,...
Birds of Ocracoke: The Blue Jay
Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
It can be surprising that some bird species, which are common and easily seen on the mainland of North...
Birds of Ocracoke: American Oystercatcher
By Peter Vankevich
If there were a betting popularity contest for the birds of Ocracoke, Las Vegas might place the American Oystercatcher as a...
Birds of Ocracoke: summer nesting successes, rare fall bird sightings
By Peter Vankevich
The Ocracoke and Portsmouth Christmas Bird Counts will be on Dec. 30 and 31. Those wishing to participate should contact the...