The above video was taken on board an inshore charter trip on the Got ‘Em charter boat on April 3rd. While cruising along Hatteras Island, a dozen dolphin approached, diving underneath and skimming the sides of the boat, and saying “hello” to the passengers on board. Video provided by Surf or Sound Realty.
If you decide to go deep sea fishing while on your Hatteras Island vacation, you might see or even catch a dolphin-fish. Photo by Joy Crist of Surf or Sound Realty.
A kayak can offer an amazing vantage point of the sealife in the Gulf Stream, as evident by this dolphin thrashing out of the water. Photo by Joy Crist of Surf or Sound Realty.
While summertime visitors are treated to the laughing gulls, mole crabs, and other coastal critters that enjoy Hatteras Island when it’s warm, winter visitors have an opportunity to observe some of the more timid and elusive Hatteras Island residents. When the beaches and coastal areas are deserted, and when the weather is chilly enough for these cold natured animals to thrive, an unusual group of island critters make a dramatic appearance. Continue reading