Conservation / From Dusk to Dawn: Threats to Bats Last month, we discussed bats’ many beneficial traits and the assortment of important roles they play in the ecosystem. Now that I have (hopefully!) convinced you that bats are vital... JUN 2021 9 min Read9 min Read
Culture / Palmetto Bluff History: Blue Glass Ball Jar About the writer: Zoe Klauck is a senior at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She is currently finishing her degree in anthropology and art history, and over the... JUN 2021 3 min Read3 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: June Eye to the Sky May’s bird watching excitement kicked off on May 8th with the annual World Migratory Bird Day, also known as the Global Big Day. This international citizen science effort involves people... JUN 2021 7 min Read7 min Read
Conservation / The Plight of Pollinators If I asked you to think of native pollinators, you would most likely imagine butterflies lazily meandering from flower to flower, catching the breeze on their gently flapping wings. Or... MAY 2021 5 min Read5 min Read
Conservation / From Dusk to Dawn: Why Should We Care about Bats? Why should we care about bats? When people learn what I do, they often ask me, “Why bats?” To which I respond, “Why not bats?” Bats are incredible! There are more... MAY 2021 4 min Read4 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: May Eye to the Sky Activity in the Conservancy’s nest boxes ramped up in April with bluebirds tending to their first set of eggs and chicks. On average, bluebirds lay 2-3 clutches of eggs every... MAY 2021 5 min Read5 min Read
Conservation / From Dusk to Dawn: Busting Myths About Bats Written by Lydia Moore, Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Research + Education Coordinator The word “bat” often evokes horrific (and, in my opinion, over the top) images of Nosferatu and Dracula, sucking the... APR 2021 5 min Read5 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: April Eye to the Sky March began with the extraordinary sighting of a leucistic bluebird in Moreland Village. Leucism is a rare mutation that results in a partial loss of pigmentation in skin, feathers, fur, or... APR 2021 5 min Read5 min Read