by Carolyn.Leopard | Dec 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
I want to say a personal goodbye to those who have been following the NEST Blog since I started writing it. The blog will continue but without me as the blogger. I’ve loved taking every photo, studying sea turtle anatomy and care so I could tell you about it,...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 27, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents, Rehab Center
LK-WPT-12-11-23-01 Kemp’s Ridley 32 lb. Found by a commercial fishermen who was tending to his pound nets 0.5 miles east of Scotch Bonnet Marina, Frisco, Dylan was initially suspected of foraging. After taking a harder look, the fisherman decided the...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 26, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-PKD-12-11-23-01 Loggerhead Mature Female 183.6 lb. Charlie was found 1.3 miles south of Bonner Bridge, slightly emaciated and fiesty. Due to carapace length and tail length, she was recognized as a mature female. . .a rare occurrence for us to experience. As soon...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 21, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-KLC-12-10-29-01 ZACH 81 lb. transfered to Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Topsail Is., NC 11/1/12 From Jean Beasley, Director of the facility on Topsail Island: “I’m happy to tell you that Zach is doing very well. When...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Nov 20, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CM-PAK-12-11-16-01 Green Turtle 6.5 lbs. This beautiful little 6.5 lb. green sea turtle was rescued off shore in Corolla 11/16/12 by Paula Keperling. When I was in Rehab yesterday, 11/18/12, Billie was totally quiet, not swimming. He/she had a very slightly elevated...
