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: Jeanne Christie
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: Jeanne Christie
May 6, 2016
Bat Monitoring
Since 2010 Little St. Simon’s Island has been teaming up with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to monitor bat populations using AnaBats. As a bat is foraging, it emits aPosted by: Ecological Management
April 22, 2016
The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe) is frequently mistaken for a hummingbird or bee based on the moth’s appearance and behavior. Adult coloration is variable, but aPosted by: Jeanne Christie
