by Executive Director | Jul 19, 2021 | Animals, Field Notes
Skunk spray. Ever wonder about it? Do you know skunks only spray when they are scared? But first, let’s delve into why it smells so bad. And how often does a skunk spray? Or even, how does a skunk spray?
by Executive Director | Jul 6, 2021 | Field Notes, Wildlife
Turtle or tortoise? How do you know? Confusing! What exactly is the difference between turtles vs tortoises. Or are they one & the same? Let’s find out.
by Executive Director | Apr 23, 2021 | Field Notes, Wildlife
Are you helping or hindering when you do wildlife rescues? Well, let’s start at the beginning. What happens when you see an animal in distress? You want to help it, of course. But, are you helping or hurting the very animal you are trying to save…
by Executive Director | Apr 22, 2023 | Featured, Field Notes
An age-old dilemma. When to put out hummingbird feeders? Well, in North Carolina, ruby-throated hummingbirds are often spotted along the North Carolina coast in early March. And they are hungry!
by Executive Director | Mar 11, 2021 | Field Notes
Ever wonder why do beavers build dams? I know, it is not something you think about every day. But when you do…let’s start at the beginning. What exactly is a beaver?
by Executive Director | Feb 18, 2021 | Field Notes
We never really thought about what wolves eat until we saw a pack of 18 gray wolves at Nanuk Lodge outside Churchill, Canada. We were there to walk with polar bears which is a whole other story (read our blog Walking With Polar Bears! to learn about that adventure).