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...
Ocracoke and Portsmouth Christmas Bird Counts take place despite pandemic
By Peter Vankevich
Conducting outdoor bird censuses at the end of December can be a challenge, normally due to the specter of horrible weather....
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...
Christmas Bird Counts scheduled for Dec. 30 and 31
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By Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
Each year,...
How an albatross got to Portsmouth Island
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By Peter Vankevich
Visitors to Portsmouth Island may notice a photograph in the school exhibit of a teacher and two students...
North Carolina Bird Atlas will help prioritize conservation efforts
By Peter Vankevich
North Carolina will finally have its own comprehensive bird atlas, a project that will rely on many contributors such as recent college...
Islands off Portsmouth: Shadows of their former selves
Text and photos by Peter Vankevich
Three of the islands off Portsmouth Island have seen better days.
Once large enough to support human presence, these days...
NPS Friday bird walks move to new location
By Peter Vankevich
The National Park Service for years has run a Friday morning bird walk at 8:30 at the north end of Ocracoke Island...
Red knots and horseshoe crabs: ancient connections, modern peril
By D. Creeksong
One flies to the ends of the earth each year; the other, hatched from an egg barely larger than a grain of...
Birders to flock to Outer Banks for Wings Over Water
Editor's note: The Portsmouth Island field trip is full, Ocracoke has three openings as of yesterday (Sept. 14).
Since its beginning 20 years ago, the Wings...