Despite federal disincentives and increasing perils from climate change, new houses continue to pop up in this enclave for the wealthy at the remote northern end of Currituck Banks.
Wildlife
NC Wildlife Resources to offer turkey hunting webinars
The free webinars are especially intended for those who have never hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor.
As development looms, effort on to protect Corolla horses
An initiative announced in November aims to acquire and preserve habitat for the wild Banker horses of the Currituck Outer Banks one-third acre at a time.
Small game award goes to Pender resident, Wake club
Pender County resident Kathryn Rand Booher and the Wake County Wildlife Club were awarded the 2022 Lawrence G. Diedrick Small Game Award.
Museum researchers preserve 450-pound sharptail mola
Once the preservation process is complete on the species of mola fish that washed ashore at North Topsail Beach, the specimen will become part of the Ichthyology, or fish, research collection at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
Inner coast: Lake Mattamuskeet draws outdoor enthusiasts
In the first of a series exploring North Carolina’s mainland coastal region, the waters of Mattamuskeet are a draw for waterfowl and adventurers.
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.
