In the first of a series exploring North Carolina’s mainland coastal region, the waters of Mattamuskeet are a draw for waterfowl and adventurers.
Wildlife
New Hanover to highlight pollinators with BioBlitz events
The free, family friendly events are scheduled for Sunday at Cape Fear Museum Park and again Sept. 25 at Smith Creek Park.
Voters select celestial names for Fort Fisher’s otter pups
More than 14,000 supporters voted online and in-person at the aquarium over a two-week period, choosing the names Stella, Mae and Selene.
Deer disease observed across much of North Carolina
Wildlife officials are asking people to report dead or obviously sick deer to their local district wildlife biologist.
Cape Lookout adds Horse Sense and Survival Tour dates
The last three tours for 2022 are scheduled for Sept. 24, Oct. 8 and Nov. 19.
Final NC waterfowl conservation print, stamp available
With more license and permit purchases made online, collector interest has declined, leading the Wildlife Resources Commission to end the stamp program and the annual prints.
Bridge speed limit lowered to protect purple martins
NCDOT is temporarily lowering the speed limit at dusk and dawn from 55 mph to 20 mph on the Manns Harbor William B. Umstead Bridge.
Video: ‘The Dangers of Digging Holes on the Beach’
The video is part of a public awareness effort on the dangers of digging deep holes on the beach and the risks they pose to public safety.
July Fourth means peak crowds on sensitive barrier islands
The holiday lures thousands to Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout national seashores as well as North Carolina’s coastal reserve sites, but there are steps people can take to minimize their impact on the environment.
Fox boxing
Fox kits roughhouse in a clearing on the edge of the Croatan National Forest. Photo: Dylan Ray
Asian small-clawed otter pups born at Fort Fisher aquarium
Three female Asian small-clawed otter pups were born May 21 at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Brunswick bridge project suspended due to protected bird
After finding a Carolina wren nesting under an existing bridge in Brunswick County, the project to replace the 50-year-old structure has been put on hold.
Wildlife Commission asks for reports of chipmunk sightings
If you live in a county east of I-95 and spot a chipmunk, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists would like to know.
Wildlife Commission says snakes are out too, so coexist
If you see a snake on the trail, in the yard or on the street, don’t worry, just give it room, but state officials ask you to report if you spot rattlers or pine snakes.
Highly infectious virus spreads among wild birds on coast
As highly pathogenic avian influenza infects wild birds and poultry across the country — often without clear symptoms — agriculture and wildlife officials advise taking steps to slow the spread.
Collaborative seeks to add radio towers for tracking wildlife
North Carolina researchers and conservationists are working with others in several states to snag a $1 million federal grant to expand and maintain a network of automated radio tracking towers connected to the Motus Wildlife Tracking System.
