January 18, 2018
The Return of the White-tailed Deer
For the first time in well over a century, white-tailed deer are inhabiting the natural landscapes on Little St. Simons Island (LSSI) again. The populations of our native deer dwindledPosted by: Ecological Management
December 8, 2017
American Holly
American Holly (Ilex opaca) is an evergreen shrub and tree that grows 10-20 meters tall from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas. Holly leaves are a glossy green and range 5-7.5 cm long and 2-4Posted by: Naturalist Team
November 3, 2017
Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
A common mammal species throughout the Eastern and Midwestern US, the Virginia Opossum is the only marsupial to live North of Mexico. They range from southern Canada to northern Costa RicaPosted by: Naturalist Team
October 18, 2017
Black-crowned Night Heron
Black-crowned Night Herons can be found year-round at Little St. Simons Island. These mid-sized wading birds received their name because they are most active during the evening hours, but they canPosted by: Naturalist Team
August 18, 2017
Grass Shrimp
Grass shrimp have multiple common names, including grass shrimp, popcorn shrimp, glass shrimp, glass pawns, jumpers, and hardbacks. Compared to commercial species of shrimp, grass shrimp arePosted by: Naturalist Team
June 12, 2017
Alligator Gar
Alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) are a true prehistoric creature that have remained a hearty predator for millions of years. They have been compared with the earliest terrestrial tetrapodsPosted by: Naturalist Team
