October 15, 2016
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Adult leatherback. Photo: Virginia Herpetological Society The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest of the world’s seven species ofPosted by: Scott Greene
September 23, 2016
Invasive Species Management
Non-native invasive species (invasives) have been identified as one of the greatest threats to habitat and wildlife conservation in the United States. They are a threat to LSSI’s ecosystems,Posted by: Ecological Management
August 17, 2016
American Mink
The American mink is a fascinating voracious predator in the Mustelidae family, which includes otters, weasels, badgers, wolverines, and minks. The Mustelidae family is actually the most diversePosted by: Scott Greene
June 14, 2016
Butterflies growing in the garden
Here at Little St. Simons Island, we take pride in all the organics that our on-site garden produces. Sometimes, we even get excited about the pests! This Black Swallowtail butterflyPosted by: Naturalist Team
May 27, 2016
Black Rails Surveys
Black Rails are a highly secretive marsh bird about the size of a mouse. These birds can be found in Georgia marshes, although they are a rare species. Due to their small size, Black Rails preferPosted by: Ecological Management
May 20, 2016
Experimenting with Predator Exclosures at Wilson’s Plover Nests
Numerous species of shorebirds across the globe are currently experiencing population declines. For beach nesting shorebirds, increased pressure from predators, development, and recreation are thePosted by: Scott Greene
