Right On Time!

photo by Garold Carlisle

In the 10+ years that this blog has been sharing events at the south end of Wrightsville Beach the Least Terns have unfailingly given us a Memorial Day weekend gift of new chicks.  This year was no exception.

photo by Garold Carlisle

photo by Cathy Cummins

photo by Cathy Cummins

There was a lot of courting behavior and several sightings of eggs being carefully tended before this.

Photo by Steve Haley

It is always exciting to see the beginning of a new season of shore birds choosing to nest on our beach.  Already looking forward to Black Skimmer, Common Tern, and American Oystercatcher families running around the beach in the weeks to come.

Photo by Garold Carlisle 

We thank everyone who visits and helps us keep this sanctuary safe by keeping a respectable distance from the birds as they struggle to keep their eggs and chicks safe.

We hope to see you at one of our weekly FREE bird walks every Monday from 9-11 a.m.  Meet at the gazebo at  Access 43 on Wrightsville Beach