This Eastern Pacific Hawksbill, Eretmochelys imbricata, was the first official reported capture of the species utilising the mangroves of La Barrona as a foraging ground. This lead to Akazul joining the EPH initiative called ICAPO, and forming a national network for sightings of the species across the country.
Dead, washed up on beach in front of Juan's house. Fishermen reported it. Appears to be from drowning in net.
Just a few of the thousands of ducks and geese that winter every year at the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Found discarded empty Sea turtle shell on beach not too far north of El Himalaya Cove. Appeared this was one that had been caught & taken for food. Shell left behind near an area where discarded fish netting & other trash was evident.
Appeared to be Pacific Ridley after consulting field guide descriptions to shell plates, size & shape.
These are photos shared with me by a person who is trying to identify this species of freshwater turtle.
Just a few of the thousands of ducks and geese that winter every year at the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
Dead, washed up on beach in front of Juan's house. Fishermen reported it. Appears to be from drowning in net.
This Eastern Pacific Hawksbill, Eretmochelys imbricata, was the first official reported capture of the species utilising the mangroves of La Barrona as a foraging ground. This lead to Akazul joining the EPH initiative called ICAPO, and forming a national network for sightings of the species across the country.
This is a juvenile green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) that was hamming it up in a shallow cove within Pago Pago harbor. This area seems to be a gathering place for juveniles, probably new recruits who are settling into nearshore habitat after their juvenile pelagic stage.
Large sea turtle seen on the way out to the Farallon Islands. Observed for nearly 20 minutes in calm seas and full sun.
small male sea turtle recently deceased and just washing in with the tide.