Urban Wildlife

PHOTO: Seal sunbathes on Wrightsville Beach

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 5:12pm

PHOTO: Seal sunbathes on Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Beachgoers weren't the only ones soaking up the sun Saturday – a seal that’s been spotted in the area recently decided to enjoy the nice weather, too.

The seal was seen hanging out near Shell Island Resort, where onlooker Chandler Moeller said police kept a watchful eye over the furry guy to make sure no one bothered him.

Earlier this week, fishermen saw the seal off of Johnnie Mercer's Pier.

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Birders can enjoy Wrightsville Beach boat tours

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 1:29pm

Birders can enjoy Wrightsville Beach boat tours

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big fan of birdwatching, you won’t want to let the chance to enjoy a series of particular boat tours fly away from you.

According to the website for Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, you can hop on a birdwatching creek boat starting Monday.

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Free outdoor program for youth this weekend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 12:17pm

Free outdoor program for youth this weekend

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Law Enforcement Officers Association is hosting a free youth outdoors day for Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover counties.

According to a flyer, youth ages 8-16 are invited to take part in a day of fishing, marksmanship, archery, displays of bomb disposals and more.

The goal is to allow all participants an opportunity to experience outdoor activities in a safe and educational way.

Each participant must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

The Youth Outdoors Day will take place Sunday, October 14, 1-5 p.m. at 5301 Holly Shelter Road. Contact Dan Higgins for more information (910) 279-0956.

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Airlie Gardens offering kayak eco-tour

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012, 1:32pm

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Airlie Gardens will soon be offering a kayak eco-tour program of the Bradley Creek Tidal Marsh, according to a news release.

It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21.

The tour, in partnership with Hook, Line & Paddle, aims to focus on the flora, fauna and ecosystem of Bradley Creek, along with coastal conservation issues. Other topics to be discussed will include bird watching, oyster reef restoration and more.

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Potentially fatal disease spread by mosquitoes found in NHC

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 6:33pm

Potentially fatal disease spread by mosquitoes found in NHC

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A potentially fatal disease that is spread by mosquito bites was found in a local chicken flock, according to the New Hanover County Health Department.

A chicken flock tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a disease that has no cure and no vaccine for humans, in New Hanover County.

“Minimize unprotected outdoor exposure at dawn and dusk, the times during the day when mosquito activity peaks as they search aggressively for blood meals,” stated David Rice, New Hanover County Health Director. “Protective measures include applying insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants.”

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Independence Day = free fishing across the state

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, 11:00am

Independence Day = free fishing across the state

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Grab some bait, a fishing rod, and throw out a line Wednesday in any public body of water in North Carolina for free.

July 4 is your one chance a year to get hooked on fishing at no cost. Everyone can fish in any public body of water, from mountain trout waters to coastal waters without buying a fishing license.

The State Wildlife Commission added more fish in waters across the state, including trout and channel catfish, to give people a better chance of reeling one in.

Even though the day is free, all other fishing regulations still apply – including size and creel limits.

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Public invited to meeting about restoring water quality at local creeks

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, June 28th, 2012, 11:49am

Public invited to meeting about restoring water quality at local creeks

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A meeting will take place Thursday evening in Wilmington to discuss the Hewletts and Bradley Creek Watershed Restoration Plan, according to Wilmington spokesperson Malissa Talbert.

The city will host the public meeting from 6-8 p.m. at the New Hanover County Executive Development Center, located at 1241 Military Cutoff Road near the Northeast Public Library.

The goal of the plan is to “restore the water quality, shellfish harvesting and ultimately to remove the Hewletts and Bradley creeks from the State’s Impaired Waters List,” Talbert said.

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