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
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
April 17, 2017
The Moon
With little light pollution on Little St. Simons Island, it is a great place to explore the night sky. Although it travels through several phases each month, Earth’s moon is usually the mostPosted by: Naturalist Team
January 13, 2017
Wood Stork
The Wood Stork is a large, white wading bird with black flight feathers. This bird has a long, decurved bill on its bald head. Its wingspan averages 5.5 feet, making it unmistakable inPosted by: Naturalist Team
