http://naturelssi.com Stay in touch with what's happening on Little St. Simons Island Wed, 08 May 2013 18:27:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://naturelssi.com/?p=801 http://naturelssi.com/?p=801#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 18:26:07 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=801 We just completed an incredible week of birding here on Little St. Simons Island! Our Spring birding week took place April 25th -May 5th, during which time we were graced with some exciting visitors. As Spring migration is coming into … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=801 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1612 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1612#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:48:27 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1612 Having inhabited the oceans for over 350 million years, horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) are a glimpse into prehistory. We spot them most often as dead carcasses or molts along the shoreline. However, right now we are seeing hundreds of live, … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1612 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1520 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1520#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:38:56 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1520   Lichens can be found in several habitats across Little St. Simons Island, and they take a variety of forms and colors. Lichens have the ability to survive long dry periods, but after a good soaking rain, they will catch … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1520 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1508 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1508#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:31:25 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1508 Nesting season is beginning to gain momentum, and so far we are have two Wilson’s Plovers nests and two Oystercatcher nests for this season here. Former naturalist, Abby Sterling is starting the second field season of her two year Master’s … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1508 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1060 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1060#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:14:22 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1060 Barrier islands are very dynamic landscapes. As the tides, currents, and winds sweep around the island, it continuously changes the landscape. Where you first arrive to the dock at Little St. Simons Island, there has been a wooden bulkhead adjacent … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1060 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1055 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1055#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:14:23 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1055 The spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), also known as speckled trout, is a common estuarine fish that is found in the Southern U.S. and Gulf of Mexico. Despite its name, spotted seatrout aren't members of the trout family (Salmonidae), but the … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1055 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1043 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1043#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:35:58 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1043 The Southern Flannel Moth (Megalopyge opercularis) is named for the texture of its wings, and is found commonly in woodlands and forests in the Southeast. The adult moth emerges in the spring, after having overwintered in its cocoon. The moth … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1043 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1037 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1037#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:55:17 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1037 Piping plovers are small, sand-colored shorebirds that inhabit Little St. Simons Island during the colder months. With their bright orange legs, black bow tie, and clear whistle “Pee-plo” call, they can be distinguished from other shorebirds. Piping plovers can best … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1037 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1032 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1032#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:10:47 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1032 Canvasbacks can be found in open waters around LSSI during the winter months as they migrate south and then again on their northern migration back to the breeding grounds. Canvasbacks breed in the prairie-pothole region of southern Canada and the … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1032 0 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1022 http://naturelssi.com/?p=1022#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:02:41 +0000 admin http://naturelssi.com/?p=1022 The Northern Harrier (also called the Marsh Hawk) is seen throughout the winter months on Little St. Simons Island. The only harrier found in North America, it spends its summers as far north as Canada, and returns to the southern … Continue reading →]]> http://naturelssi.com/?feed=rss2&p=1022 0