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Bald Eagle On Bald Head Island!
This beautiful Bald Eagle has been hanging out at the marina on Bald Head Island!
We thought we would share him with you:
The number of nesting pairs in the lower 48 United States increased 10-fold, from less than 450 in the early 1960s, to more than 4,500 adult bald eagle nesting pairs in the 1990s.
In the Southeast, for example, there were about 980 breeding pairs in 1993, up from about 400 in 1981.
The largest concentrations were in the states of Florida and Louisiana.
Today, there are an estimated 9,789 nesting pairs of bald eagles.
Bald Head Island has an ever changing avian population, including white ibis, pelicans, and bald eagles. During the summer months, the Conservancy sponsors a series of “Turtle Walks” designed to teach visitors about the island’s most famous residents, the loggerhead turtles that come to nest.
Bald Head Island has something for anyone who enjoys island fun. For your next vacation, get back to nature and enjoy everything this remote, secluded island has to offer.
If you have photos you’d like to share email them to us at [email protected] and be sure to tell us a little about yourself and your photos!
Hurricane Sandy Misses Us!
Hurricane Sandy did more damage across the Northeast than anyone could have expected. Millions are still without power, New York City is still coping with huge amount of flooding and New Jersey may never be the same. However, Southeastern North Carolina, an area where hurricanes typically ravish the area remained practically untouched. There was a a small amount of damage near the Outer Banks of North Carolina near Nags Head, but nothing when compared to the devastation that hit the northern east coast.
Much of the initial recovery efforts from the storm were focused on New York City, where the entire Subway system, which suffered the worst damage in its 108-year history, flooded leaving the city at a standstill. Power company Consolidated Edison said it would be four days before the last of the 337,000 customers in Manhattan and Brooklyn who lost power have electricity again and it could take a week to restore outages in the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County.
In New Jersey, amusement rides that once crowned a pier in Seaside Heights were dumped into the ocean, some homes were smashed, and others were partially buried in sand. The effects of the storm have reached other states as far out as West Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Ohio.
North Carolina is lucky to have escaped with such little damage and now all we can do is try to help those who have lost so much slowly build back what they’ve lost. Our thoughts are with you.
To Donate to the American Red Cross to Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy Click Here
Kayak the Creeks of Bald Head
On Wednesday Monday October 22nd 1:30-3:30pm, Tuesday October 30th 9-11am explore unspoiled creeks of Bald Head Island NC on a guided trip with the Bald Head Island Conservancy staff. You will learn about the beauty and importance of this habitat.
Double kayaks are used, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required.
The cost is $45 per person for a 2 hour trip. Meet at the Village Creek Access. To register, call (910) 338-0930.
Middle Island Hike on Bald Head
On November 30th, explore the quiet solitude of Middle Island while visiting the Ibis Lake Sanctuary, a protected area of land that is private and only accessible with Bald Head Island Conservancy Staff. This particular spot is popular with several species of herons, egrets and ibis.
The cost is $20/person for BHI Conservancy Friend Members and Non- members, $15/person for BHI Conservancy Partner, Sponsor, and Patron Members, and Free for BHI Conservancy Life Members. To register, call (910) 338-0930.
Turkey Turtle Trot 5K
On Friday November 23rd join us for the Turkey Turtle Trot 5K. Enjoy a 3.1 mile(5k) beach and road run/walk to support the Bald Head Island Conservancy’s conservation efforts.
Registration for the run begins at 8:30am-9:15am and the Run/Walk begins at 9:30 am. Pre-registration is $35 adult, $25 children 14 and under, closes at 3pm on Wednesday, November 21 12:00 PM. Race day registration is $40 per person, $30 children under 14 (all registrations include a t-shirt).
Water and snacks will provided before and after the race. The race route starts and stops at the BHI Conservancy located at 700 Federal Road, Bald Head Island. Awards will presented after the race!
