by Carolyn.Leopard | Jan 30, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
Four of the five sea turtles in Rehab were tagged by Sarah Finn from the office of sea turtle biologist Matthew Godfrey of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Aquarist Christian Legner (below with Jason #1) did the preparations and assisted. Two types of tags were...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Jan 25, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
1/18/12 was checkup day in Rehab. Each patient was weighed and also had his/her blood drawn to check the PCV (hematocrit).* Below are some photos and results for the three whose results revealed them to be ready for release. The weight gained was the result of a...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Jan 24, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CM-WPT-12-01-17-1 1/17/12 an 8.5 pound green turtle was found in Sandy Bay on Hatteras Island by William Thompson of NPS (National Park Service). After an exam, reptilian blood work, and an x-ray, Will, the green turtle, (named for William Thompson) was transported to...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Jan 7, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CM-JMG-12-01-06-01 A 6.0 lb., cold-stunned, green turtle arrived this afternoon from Ocracoke, brought by Jason Gardner of NPS (National Park Service). We need to decide what this little kid’s name should be. We often name them after those who save them (i.e....
by Carolyn.Leopard | Dec 26, 2011 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-JMG-12-11-14-01 12/22/11 Jason still refused food, which led to his being forcefed by aquarists Christian Legner and Kristin Clark. First his tank was drained of the salt water so they could lift this 112 lb. patient out of the tank and place him onto an improvised...
