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: Jeanne Christie
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
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
March 15, 2016
Take a Look at What We've Been Catching
Fishing For anglers (avid and first-timers), there’s always something biting in the surf, creeks or off the dock; and our tackle shack is ready with all thePosted by: Jeanne Christie
March 15, 2016
The Scarlet Snake
Thank you to Jake Scott for the Scarlet snake photograph! The Scarlet snake (Cemophora coccinea) is an elusive snake, rarely found by humans. This species is quite slender andPosted by: Jeanne Christie
April 18, 2015
Norm’s Pond Rookery Update
Spring has arrived on Little St. Simons Island, and with the warmer weather comes wading bird activity at Norm’s Pond. Great egrets, snowy egrets, and anhingas are strutting their breedingPosted by: Jeanne Christie