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: Scott Greene
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: Scott Greene
November 18, 2016
Northern Gannet
The Northern Gannet is a large seabird, and the largest member of the gannet family. These birds have long, slender, black-tipped wings with wingspans reaching about 70 inches from tip to tip.Posted by: Scott Greene
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
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
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: Scott Greene
