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Category: Sea Turtles

Let's Shell-lebrate Nesting Season!
If youâre new to the Island, one of the first things youâll notice on the beach are small cages buried in the sand with a sign and a number. These cages protect the nest of Loggerhead Turtles, an endangered species that have been laying eggs on Bald Head for centuries. Late at night, in
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Giving Tuesday on BHI
The hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving is dwindling down. We have since seen Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. For all of those who were on the Island this Thanksgiving weekend we hope you found some wonderful gifts to bring back with you for the Holidays. After the "spending"
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Sea Turtle Protection Program
The sea turtle life here on Bald Head is part of what makes this Island so special. Females come to our beaches from May to August to lay their nests, and hatchlings make their journey to the sea from July to September. Turtle season 2017 has begun! The BHI Conservancy has spotted two
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