North Carolina Michael Hodgson North Carolina Michael Hodgson

The wild horses of the Outer Banks

Two protected herds live at opposite ends of North Carolina’s Outer Banks: beach-driving tours to see Corolla’s horses in the north, and boat access to Shackleford Banks near Beaufort in the south. Meet the small-but-powerful “Banker” horses (Spanish mustang lineage), learn the wild vs. feral nuance, and browse a gallery of unforgettable moments—plus links to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses.

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Kenya Michael Hodgson Kenya Michael Hodgson

Death of a wildebeest: Great Migration crocodile attack

Witness a dramatic Mara River crossing as a crocodile takes down a wildebeest—told in an award-winning photo essay from Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Expect context on the Great Migration, what it’s like to watch predator–prey moments, and respectful viewing/photography tips. 

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