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F E AT U R E S 15 OWLS: Baby Boom!
Rehabilitators at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter are buckling their seatbelts for another busy baby season!
18 Ask the Aquarium: Sea Snakes
There are more than 60 species of these venomous marine reptiles...do any of them live here in North Carolina?
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We’re looking forward to summer. The longest day of the year is in June!
Their biggest and best event is coming up: the renowned Beach Bicycle Poker Run on May 16. Sign up and make the best hand you can!
23 Kayak for the Wounded Warriors Get your running shoes, kayaks and paddle boards ready for the annual Kayak for the Warriors events.
24 Sam’s Field Notes: Sea Foam
If there is a “perfect storm” of weather conditions and ingredients, the ocean cooks up a thick, fluffy layer of white sea foam.
25 Farmers’ Market in Full Swing
The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market is in full gear Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the courthouse in Beaufort.
15 BABY SEASON It’s baby season at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter!
18 ASK THE AQUARIUM Are there sea snakes in North Carolina?
The Regulars 8 Things to Do 15 OWLS: Baby Season! 18 Ask the Aquarium: Sea Snakes 27 Hooked Up Fishing 28 Diving the Coast 29 Tides
27 Hooked Up Fishing in May
Find out what’s biting inshore and nearshore on the Crystal Coast in May and June. The season is getting into swing now!
28 Diving Our Coast in May
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✪ Beaufort Music Festival The Annual Beaufort Music Festival is held every spring in Beaufort. Free! The event draws artists from all around the county, providing music from various genres like R&B, folk, blues, punk, bluegrass and more. In addition to great music, the Beaufort Music Festival offers great food, children’s activities and other fun-filled activities. For band and event information, visit beaufortmusicfestival.com.
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✪ BEAUFORT MUSIC FESTIVAL May 8–9 in Beaufort. Event is free and draws artists from all over the country. For band and event information, visit beaufortmusicfestival.org.
MAY 17, 24, 31 | JUNE 7
✪ SwanFest [ 6:30–8 PM ] Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! The 2015 free summer concert series will be held at the pavilion at Olde Town Square in Historical Downtown Swansboro. May 17................................................ Big Drink May 24......................................... Acoustic HWY May 31.......................Hank Barbee & The Badge June 7..................................................Liverpool
MAY 9
[ 5–8 PM ] Free concert takes place at the Jaycee Park on the Morehead City Waterfront. For more information call 252-808-0440.
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MAY 16
✪ AB Beach Music Festival At The Circle main public beach access on Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach. Featuring Emcee John Moore, Holiday Band, Band of Oz Fantastic Shakers and Mighty Saints of Soul. For information call 252-726-2121.
DELBERT McCLINTON in concert one night only at Carteret Community Theatre in Morehead City May 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42, $45 and $50. For information call 252-247-5838.
Vendors from the Southeast will be displaying their art for sale: paintings, pottery, wood carving and much more. There will be activities for children, art demonstrations and a raffle for art prizes. ARTrageous is fun for the entire family and is held in collaboration with the Crystal Coast Boat Show at 400 Evans Street, Morehead City.
[ 8 PM ] At Carteret Community Theater at 1311 Arendell Street in Morehead City. Tickets are $20 and $30 and can be purchased online at carteretcommunitytheatre.org or at Alex and Brett Bakery in Morehead City. Call 252-497-8919 for more information.
[ NOON–5 PM ] At White Oak Shores Campground, 400 Wetherington Landing Road in Stella. Featuring Jim Quick and the Coastline Band and Soundwaves DJ Service playing the best at the beach! Tickets are $15 per person. For more information call 252-393-3244.
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✪ Summer Concert Series [ 7–8:30 PM ] The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a free summer concert series from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend on the Morehead City Waterfront at Jaycee Park, 807 Shepard Street. For more information call 252-726-5083. 5/23.........................................WCHS Jazz Band 5/30...............................................Liquid Pickle 6/6................................................The Backbeat
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✪ Plein Air Art on the Waterfront [ 10 AM–4 PM ] Around the Big Rock Fountain at Evans and Shepard Streets, Morehead City. Watch art happen as artists paint outdoors. Artwork is available for purchase. Artists must pre-register to participate—call 252-240-1979.
Delbert McClinton in Concert [ 8 PM ] Blues and rock artist Delbert McClinton in concert for one night only at Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Tickets are $42, $45 and $50. For information call 252-247-5838 or 252-7261501.
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MAY 8
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[ 7 PM ] Free and open to the public! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and blankets, but no outside beverages or snacks. At Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive.
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✪ Saturday In the Park on Atlantic Beach
[ 11 AM–3 PM ] Join us for the seasonal opening of the splashpad, bouncy house, waterslide and surf simulator with fun, food and a DJ! Admission is free. The Town Park is located at 915 West Fort Macon Road, across from the Bojangles’ at Atlantic Station. Bring a towel! For more information call 252-726-2121.
MAY 9
✪ ‘Loon Day’ Decoy Competition
[ 10 AM ] Some of the best decoy carvers gather for an old-fashioned, informal hunting decoy competition. Following the competition, decoys are sold in an auction at 1574 Harkers Island Road and hosted by Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center. For more information visit coresound.com.
MAY 9
Relay for Life Fashion Show
[ 7 PM ] What a perfect way to spend Mother’s Day weekend! Experience the latest in fashion in a Relay for Life Fundraiser. All tickets are $10 and are available at the door. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. At Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. For more information call 252-726-1501.
MAY 15
‘Southern Hospitality’ Quilt Show [ 9 AM–5 PM ] The Crystal Coast Quilter’s Guild presents the 32nd Annual Quilt Show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Admission is $7. For more information call 252-247-3883 or visit crystalcoastquiltersguild.org.
[ 6–8 PM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Mother/Daughter Pamper Party. Mothers, grandmothers and aunts are invited to create memories with their special girl. Enjoy a special evening of pampering, refreshments and fun! New this year; be ready to shimmy it up with a 20-minute session of belly dance, then soothe your feet with a mini reflexology session. Other spa-like activities are planned. Sweet treats and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to 12 participants. Pre-register by May 11. Cost is $12 for mother/daughter, $7 for each additional child. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.
MAY 16
✪ Crystal Coast Boat Show The boat show takes place on the Morehead City Waterfront and attracts thousands of people from all over eastern North Carolina. Featuring in-water and on-shore boats, vendors, a vintage car show and the ARTrageous Art Event. All events are free. For more information call 252-808-0440
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✪ ANNIE is being shown at 7 p.m. at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Popcorn and drinks for $1. Bring chairs and blankets, but no outside food or drinks.
MAY 16
✪ Wild Horse Day at the Aquarium Bring the kids to Wild Horse Day at the North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. Enjoy family-oriented fun that includes wild horse trivia, a scavenger hunt and more. Learn about the centuries-old wild herds that live on the Outer Banks. Meet local people acting to protect and preserve this national treasure. This event is free! Rain or shine, in front of the Aquarium at One Roosevelt Drive, Pine Knoll Shores. For information call 252-247-4003.
MAY 16
Parrot Head 12th Annual Beach Bike Poker Run
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[ 2 PM ] Registration from 12:30–1:45 p.m. at the Emerald Club, 8102 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Registration fee is $20 per person (adults only). All proceeds from the registration and raffles is being donated to Semper Fi Odyssey Children’s Adventure Camp, sponsoring children
✪ CRYSTAL COAST BOAT SHOW on May 16 on the Morehead City Waterfront. The venue features many events, including a vintage car show. For information call 252-808-0440.
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M I D – M AY T O M I D – J U N E of local wounded/injured marines and sailors for a week of camp and yearlong mentoring. Bike/ rider decoration contest at 1:45 p.m. with prizes in three categories: Surfing in a Hurricane, Beach House on the Moon and The Natives are Restless Tonight. Ride to six stops from 2–5 p.m., get a poker card at each stop to make a hand. Best hands win cash prizes. First is $300, second is $200 and $100 is third place. T-shirts are available. Run is hosted by the Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club and the Emerald Club. For information contact: James Hicks at jameshicks@ec.rr.com or Ken Stone at sstone9@ec.rr.com.
MAY 24
✪ Memorial Weekend Fireworks M E M OR IA L WE E K E N D
✪ FREE FIREWORKS along the boardwalk at The Circle on Atlantic Beach on May 24 at 9 p.m. Bring your chairs, but no pets or glass containers.
[ 9 PM ] The Town of Atlantic Beach is sponsoring a fireworks display along the boardwalk at The Circle beach. Bring your chairs, but no pets or glass containers. For information call 252-726-2121.
MAY 30
✪ Free Youth Fishing Derby
[ 9–11 AM ] Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation presents the 2015 Youth Fishing Derby at the Bogue Inlet Pier. The event is free and open to kids ages 5–12. Prizes will be awarded in categories ranging from Most Unique Fish Caught to Largest Fish Caught. Rods and reels will not be provided. Bait will be provided (while supplies last) or bring your own. Pre-registration is required and runs through May 27. To register stop by the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center or call 252-354-6350.
WINING & DINING MAY 15
Core Sound’s Annual Reverse Drawing Dinner
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REVERSE DRAWING DINNER at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center in Harkers Island on May 15 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 per couple. Call 252-728-1500, ext. 21.
[ 6 PM ] At Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, Harkers Island. Dinner for two is $100 per couple and includes one reverse drawing ticket. To reserve tickets, call 252-728-1500, ext. 21.
MAY 16
Hope Mission Kickoff Party
[ 11 AM–2 PM ] Summer Kickoff Party to benefit The Hope Mission at The Banks Grill in the Morehead Plaza Shopping Center at 2900 Arendell Street, Morehead City. We will be
giving away free Eastern NC BBQ sandwiches in exchange for donations to benefit The Hope Mission, a non-profit Christian ministry which seeks to serve the less fortunate citizens of Carteret County. For information call 252-4999044.
JUNE 6
Beaufort Old Homes Tour Kick-off Party [ 4:30–6:30 PM ] At the Beaufort Historic Site. Tickets are $30. For information call 252-7285225.
HISTORY | EDUCATION MAY 16–17
Traditional Boatbuilding Carpentry Course [ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] Traditional techniques are taught in this hands-on workshop. Participants work as a team to construct a 12–14’ version of a traditional “rack of eye” flat-bottomed skiff. In the process they learn how to set up the boat, spile and bend planks, plane bevels, erect framing and explore fastening options and the characteristics of traditional boatbuilding woods. Cost is $135. Minimum age is 16. Advance registration is required. For information call 252728-7317, stop by the Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 315 Front Street or visit them online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.
MAY 14, 28
✪ ‘Family Connections’ Discussion Group [ 9:30 AM ] A networking group for spouses and families. There will be an activity for children. We will share strategies for children and teens, give parenting tips and assist the group. The venues provide a place to network, discuss trends or concerns and visit with others. This meeting is free, confidential and held at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation, 830 Main St. Ext. For more information contact CYB-MFLC Anna Bowens 910330-3523; CYB-MFLC Tim Holsather 910-3589628; CYB-MFLC Karen Crosley 910-358-9463.
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MAY 14
✪ Health and Wellness Seminar: Acupuncture [ 5:30–6:30 PM ] This month’s topic will cover the benefits of acupuncture and how it can be used to influence the body’s energy to promote healing. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.
MAY 19
✪ NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing [ 10:30 AM–12:30 PM ] The North Carolina Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing staff are available to work with individuals needing assistance in applying for equipment including a hearing aids, weather alert radios and specialized phones through the NC DSDHH Equipment Distribution Service. Please call 1-800-205-9915 to make an appointment. Reservations are required for the equipment program, which meets once per month at Swansboro Recreation Center.
JUNE 2
✪ Feel Better with Essential Oils: Animals [ 6 PM ] So you want to try using essential oils on your dog or cat or horse…but there are so many essential oils! Not sure which ones to choose from? Unsure which oils are safe? June’s essential oils seminar at Swansboro Parks and Recreation will provide guidelines on safe and useful essential oils for your pets, how to apply them and some directions for buying them. Dropins welcome. Class is free, and pre-registration is encouraged. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.
JUNE 3–4
✪ Free Boater Safety Course [ 5:30–8:30 PM ] Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10HP or greater. Swansboro Parks and Recreation is offering a free NASBLA Boater Education Course.
Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.
SPORTS | FITNESS MAY 12, 26 | JUNE 11
2015 Beach Fun Run Series [ 6:30–8:30 PM ] Health, fitness and enjoying the great outdoors doesn’t have to take a vacation just because you’re on vacation. Register for the 1 Mile, 5K or 10K and enjoy a run on the white sandy shores of Atlantic Beach. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Races begin and end at The Circle in Atlantic Beach. For more information call 252-504-4260 or visit ccpr. recdesk.com/recdeskportal.
MAY 16
5th Annual Crystal Coast Run/ Walk for Autism [ 8 AM ] At 500 Front Street in Beaufort. For more information visit crystalcoastrunwalkforautism.com.
MAY 27, 29 | JUNE 4, 8
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✪ ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PETS seminar at the Swansboro Recreation Center. Free. Find out how to safely use essential oils to enhance your pet’s wellbeing. Call 910-326-2600.
Morehead City Marlins Home Baseball Games [ 7:05 PM ] Come out and enjoy some exciting baseball this summer! The Morehead City Marlins are a collegiate summer baseball team playing in the Coastal League Plain. The team plays its home games at O’Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium, 2714 Mayberry Loop Road, Morehead City. For more information and season schedule, visit mhcmarlins. com. For information call 252-269-9767.
MAY 30
Hope for the Warriors 5-Mile Run Are your running shoes, kayaks and paddle boards ready for the 8th Annual Kayak for the Warriors events? Our first event is the Military Challenge 5K Run. This run through beautiful Beacon’s Reach begins at 9 a.m. for serious runners 9:10 a.m. for others. Here is where the challenge comes. To simulate the conditions our ground troops work with every day while deployed, you’ll run the whole course carrying 20 pounds of sand in your backpack. As you raise funds, you get to decrease the weight. Coste is $25, which includes a T-shirt and water. For more information, visit
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k4tw.org. For registration and further information, visit kayakforthewarriors.org. On this site, you may register electronically, donate or just learn more. Registration forms can also be picked up at Town Hall at 100 Municipal Circle in Atlantic Beach.
MAY 6, 13, 20, 27
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BIRDING CRUISES on the White Oak River in Swansboro May 17. Cruise the estuaries looking for resident and migratory birds. All ages are welcome. For information call 252-393-8185.
[ 9:30 AM ] Join us as we learn smarter ways to align our bodies, deepen our breath and improve our balance. This class encourages participants to work at their own pace, building strength and flexibility through yoga, simple stretches and Pilates-based conditioning. Golf and tennis movement muscles are targeted, although the class is great for anyone. Cost is $20 for the 4 week series or $6 walk in; must have minimum of 4 participants to run the class. Call 910-3262600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension for more information, or register online at swansboro. recdesk.com.
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Kayak Trip at Hammocks Beach Come to the park and enjoy a ranger-guided kayak trip through the marsh waters of Hammocks Beach State Park. This will be a great opportunity to discover some of the wildlife that calls coastal North Carolina home. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required by contacting the park office at 910-326-4881.
MILITARY APPRECIATION MAY 29
✪ Military Appreciation Day A MAD event is a day on which volunteers take active duty troops out for a full day of fishing. For the troops, the entire day and all activities and services are free. At the end of the day the troops, their families and boat volunteers are treated to a huge, free Southern-style cookout. For information, visit militaryappreciationday.org.
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‘Sail Carteret’ Sailing Event This sailing event is held in conjunction with the Crystal Coast Boat Show on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 10th Street beach access in downtown Morehead City. For more information visit sailcarteret.org or call 252-808-0440.
MAY 17
Birding Cruises
✪ MILITARY APPRECIATION events throughout our area can be found at right. Let’s band together in support of our armed forces to thank them for their sacrifices.
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Join local birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. Participants will cruise on a covered ferryboat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Huggins and Bear Islands, looking for resident and migratory birds. Cost is $20 for federation members ($25 for non-members). All ages are welcome, though the program is geared toward adults and older children. Registration is required. For information visit nccoast.org or call 252-3938185.
Each year since 2008, Pine Knoll Shores has sponsored a benefit kayak race in the waters of Bogue Sound and the PKS Canal to support wounded servicemen and women. All proceeds go to Hope for the Warriors—Camp Lejeune. The event website has all the information you need. You can now register online for any event and can see the items we will auction off at the silent and live auction at k4tw.org/blog/.
JUNE 6
✪ Military Appreciation Day Come on down to the park and enjoy a fun-filled day of celebration for all our military members and their families. The festival will have food, games and local educational exhibits for all families to enjoy! Complimentary ferry rides to Bear Island will be available. You can contact park office with any questions regarding the event: 910-3264881. S
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Second Annual Mommy & Me Tea [1 pm] What better way to celebrate Mom than with a mother and daughter tea? Join us for this special bonding event where we’ll sip on tea, eat little goodies, and play fun games!
5/16 Benefits of Organic Gardening with Daddy Pete’s Get ready to learn about all the benefits of going organic this season. 5/23 Deer Tolerant Landscaping with Ken He’ll be showing you how to encourage those pesky deer away from your beautiful landscape! 5/30 Japanese Maples with Williford’s This class will teach all of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to caring for your Japanese Maples. 6/6 Pinterest Craft Class We’ll be making a fun, garden inspired Pinterest craft together during this class! Pricing to be decided.
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ABOUT O.W.L.S. Take a tour of the facility at 100 Wildlife Way, Newport. To volunteer, call 252-240-1200. If your organization would like to learn more about wildlife, the O.W.L.S. non-releasable education animals jump at the chance!
BABY BOOM! Rehabilitators are buckling their seatbelts for another busy baby season at O.W.L.S. Wildlife Shelter.
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is the season, but not for Christmas carols, twinkling lights or sugar cookies! This season is what wildlife rehabilitators affectionately refer to as “baby season,” while we display frozen smiles and ready ourselves for months of nonstop feeding, cleaning and loss of sleep. We wish all wildlife babies could be raised by their mommas, but circumstances such as severe weather, felled trees, precarious nest locations and predators prevent that from happening. So, the next best chance at survival for these little orphans or displaced babies is tapping a wildlife rehabilitator’s expert knowledge of care for a variety of wild species, as well as their compassion and stamina to ensure all little furries and featheries will eventually live their life wild as intended. That is exactly the focus when wild infants are brought to our care at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport! We know when the Bradford Pear, cherries, dogwoods and
azaleas begin to flower in explosions of color, wild babies are a-blooming too. Our first baby arrivals this year were infant squirrels who lost their home after a tree was cut down. Squirrels are fairly cooperative babies to raise, although they quickly grow into frantic little teenagers whose next developmental stage will be acclimating to the outside in an enclosure designed for that purpose. That’s like graduation from middle school for these crazy little furry folks! Neonate opossums came onboard shortly after our fast and furious tree climbers. Luckily, a timely Good Samaritan happened upon the scene to rescue five tiny possums who survived the car accident that killed their mother and siblings. Opossums show up in much larger litters than squirrels; 5-12 rather than 3 or 4 and baby possies won’t suckle formula from a syringe. They have to be tubed to get the nourishment they need, which means a skilled wildlife rehabilitator must thread a tiny, flexible tube down the baby’s esophagus and into its tummy to deliver the formula. When you have 30 or more infant possums that are too young to lap from a dish, that task tends to be quite time consuming and they don’t eat just once a day, it’s actually every 3 to 4 hours! When the temperatures warmed up enough for folks to start working in their yards and dogs and cats began discovering nesting areas, infant Eastern cottontails arrived. Bunnies, although cute as furry buttons, are not the easiest or most cooperative babies to care for because they become highly stressed during captivity. Fortunately, cottontails develop and mature faster than squirrels and opossums and although still small, are ready for independence four to five weeks from birth. Last week, our first baby bird nestlings, which happened to be three Carolina Wrens, were carried through the admit door for safety because the rescuer’s cat had located their nest. They are hardy and putting away a CONTINUED ON PAGE 30
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o. These fascinating animals live in subtropical and tropical waters, primarily in the Indian and Pacific oceans. True sea snakes are all marine, with the exception of one known species found in a freshwater lake in the Philippines. One group, known as sea kraits, is considered semiaquatic because it must come ashore to lay eggs. Sea snakes number more than 60 species of highly venomous marine snakes belonging to the cobra family. Although sea snake venom is the most potent of all venom, human fatalities are rare because sea snakes are not aggressive, venom output is small and fangs are very short. Most of the adult sea snakes measure 3 to 3½ feet long, although some may attain more than 8 feet. They are restricted to coastal areas of the Indian and western Pacific oceans, except for the yellow-bellied sea snake found in the open ocean from Africa eastward across the Pacific to the west coast of the Americas. All other species live mainly in waters less than 100 feet deep. Sea snakes dive to the seafloor in search of food or winnow their way through coral reefs and mangroves in search of small fish, eels, fish eggs and other edibles. Two primitive groups eat only fish eggs and burrowing eels. Some hunt along hard bottoms like corals, while others prefer soft bottoms like mud or sand. These sinuous reptiles also inhabit estuaries, mangroves and shallow reefs. True sea snakes have flattened bodies with short oarlike tails, valvular nostrils and elongated lungs that extend the entire length of the body. They are air breathers, good swimmers and efficient predators. Scales are very small and usually not overlapping, abutting against one another like paving stones. They can remain submerged for several hours – partly possibly as much as eight or more. This feat is partly due to the fact that they can breathe through their skin. More than 90 percent of waste carbon dioxide and 33 percent of their oxygen requirement can be transported via cutaneous respiration. They can give birth to an average of two to nine young, but as many as 34 may be born. Sea kraits, some six known species, are not as specialized for aquatic life as true sea snakes. Kraits have enlarged belly scales like those of terrestrial snakes and can crawl and climb on land. The typical color pattern consists of alternating bands of black with gray, blue or white rings. Sea kraits are nocturnal, feeding mostly on eels at depths of less than 49 feet. They go ashore to lay eggs, climbing into limestone caves and rock crevices where they deposit one to 10 eggs. Adults average 3-plus feet in length, but some grow to more than 5 feet. The longevity record in captivity is seven years. Discover fascinating facts about North Carolina’s aquatic environments and inhabitants by visiting the aquariums on Roanoke Island, at Fort Fisher and at Pine Knoll Shores or Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. S 1 8 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 5
Gorgeous colors of turquoise and black identify this yellow-lipped sea krait that feeds exclusively on eels.
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quickie recap of the year so far to bring all y’all up to speed…We held our annual “PHluff up the PHlock” party where we discussed and planned activities for the upcoming year, what we did right and what we could improve on. Last year we raised over $12,000 for varying local charities so we’re feeling pretty psyched about that and what we can do this year to break the record. Our themed PHirst PHriday PHlockings at The Emerald Club have been full of fun with great music, games, 50/50 raffles for charities, happy dancing feet, general rowdiness and lots of laughter with friends and new acquaintances. St. Patrick’s Day saw our booth at the EI Festival with giveaways, Parrot Head Club info and a “Riff Raff Raffle” of 21 items donated by Parrot Heads and local merchants that (despite the rainy weather) enabled us to donate $630 to our chosen charity, Family Promise of Carteret County. With a club membership hovering around 350, we try to get everyone to know each other so we held a New Members Social at Scallywags in Cedar Point to get to know our newest members better with 50 PHolks attending, introducing, chatting, dancing, grazing on tasty hors d’oeuvres and playing at coconut bowling. Community is important to Parrot Heads and we spent some time giving back while having a great time with a cleanup of Hoop Pole Creek in Atlantic Beach in cooperation with the NC Coastal Federation and of course our quarterly Adopt-A-Highway pickup on Route 58 leading over the bridge to the Isle.. Not tired yet, we’re moving on to our biggest (and probably the most fun) event of the year… the world renowned Beach Bicycle Poker Run on May 16! This is a full afternoon of adult fun for a $20 charitable registration fee starting at 12:30 p.m. and kicks off with bike decorating contests and prizes in three categories: Surfin’ in a Hurricane, Beach House on the Moon and The Natives are Restless. We’ll have event T-shirts for sale and we’ll also have a gigantic charity raffle full of fabulous items donated by generous local merchants, Parrot Heads and other folks. The “strenuous ride” starts at 2 p.m. with costumed crazies riding in different directions to 6 stops on the Isle to pick up a poker card to try to make the best poker hand of 5 cards, with the goal of winning cash prizes of $300, $200 and $100. Returning to the Emerald Club by 5 p.m., there is music by Nekked Knees, food, raffle drawings and plain old fun with a great group of people. The best part of this “party with a purpose” is that all of the proceeds will be donated to this year’s chosen charity, Semper Fi Odyssey Kids Camp. Last year 217 people participated and we raised $6,500 that was donated to this charitable organization to send children of wounded warriors to adventure camp for a week and provide mentoring throughout the school year. A great way to give back to the families who have given so much for our country, so come on out and enjoy the fun while donating to a really worthwhile charity. This year should be bigger and better so come on out! There’s lots and lots of other good stuff being planned for the year with monthly PHlockings, PHlash PHlockings at local businesses, our Annual Pelican Island Sandbar Party, The Coast is Clear Under the Pier Beach Party, more fun charitable fundraising events and community and environmental activities. So… check out the Parrot Heads at our website, emeraldisleparrotheads.com, visit us on Facebook and join in the fun while doing good things for our communities. Take care of yourselves and others around you, don’t forget random acts of kindness and if you’re having a cold one or two, make sure you and those around you have a designated driver. See you around town! S
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designed to provide professional tools and guidance to move beyond recovery; and an Outreach program providing education and other resources. For registration and further information, please visit kayakforthewarriors.org. On this site, you may register electronically, donate or just learn more about our town’s efforts for this very worthwhile organization. Registration forms can also be picked up at Town Hall at 100 Municipal Circle.
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KAYAK FOR THE WOUNDED WARRIORS
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re your running shoes, kayaks and paddle boards ready for the 8th Annual Kayak for the Warriors events? Our first event is the Military Challenge 5K run to be held on Saturday, May 30. Runners will begin on the beach and go through beautiful Beacon’s Reach beginning at 9 a.m. serious runners will begin at 9 a.m. and all others will begin at 9:10 a.m. Here is where the challenge comes. To simulate the conditions our ground troops work in every day while deployed, you’ll run the whole course carrying an extra 20 pounds of sand in your backpack. As you raise funds, you get to decrease the weight. The event fee is $25, which includes a T-shirt and water. Runners of all levels are encouraged to come out to this new event. See our website for more details at k4tw.org. On Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m., our annual silent and live auctions take place at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium. Entrance to the auction is $5 and includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Items to be auctioned off are continually updated on our Facebook page and website. On Saturday, June 6, the kayak and paddle board race will begin at Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive and complete a 3.2-mile course around the canals. A $45 registration includes a T-shirt and lunch. Participants are encouraged to create teams so that friends and family can become sponsors for your efforts. A family fun kayak race begins at 10:30 a.m. for $15 that includes registration fee and lunch. Sponsors, spectators and guests are invited to participate in the post-race activities, including a raffle and hot dog feast from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost for the lunch is $5 for non-participants. Earlier, 5K and 10K bike rides are also offered for $15 per family that includes lunch. These rides start and end at McNeill Park on Oakleaf Drive in Pine Knoll Shores. Bike ride participants should arrive at 8 a.m. to register for the 8:30 rides. Decorating your bike is encouraged. All proceeds from these events benefit the 501(c)3 organization Hope For The Warriors, which has a four-star rating on Charity Navigator. Programs that Hope for the Warriors provides are varied. Among them include Spouse Scholarships; Warrior’s Wish grants; immediate needs to aid in the recovery process and transition to life beyond; the Warrior House that provides adaptive living quarters for wounded families until longterm arrangements can be made; Family Support Program; Above and Beyond, a program
• Kayak for the Warriors is a collection of local events organized, run, managed and held by residents of Pine Knoll Shores. • All of our fundraising efforts are aimed at our parent charity, Hope for the Warriors. • Hope for the Warriors has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, which independently investigates non-profits to determine how effective and efficient the organization is with donated money. • Hope for the Warriors is also top rated by Great Non-profits. • Hope for the Warriors has its roots and origins at Camp LeJeune • Hope for the Warriors consistently spends between 90-93% of funds to serve our wounded. Only 7-10% is used for costs. • Our local efforts, Kayak for the Warriors, raised $80,000 last year. All proceeds went to Hope for the Warriors with the exception of 6.2% for expenses. • In just 7 years, we went from $0 to $80,000! Our goal this year is $100,000. • Over 300 volunteers took part in last year’s events. Over 150 businesses donated items. • Events will begin Saturday, May 30, with the Military Challenge Run, a 5K run beginning on the beach and running through Beacon’s Reach. • On Thursday, June 4, the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium is the venue for the Warrior reception, silent auction and live auction. There is a $5 donation at the door. Food and drink will be provided. • On Saturday, June 6, the 8th annual kayak and paddle board race will be held. Other events include bike rides, award ceremony and lunch at various venues. • See our website, www.k4tw.org, for results and pictures from last year, as well information regarding registration, on-line donations and event information. S
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SAM BLAND
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sam Bland spent much of his life out in the field as a park ranger and park superintendent at the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. He joined the NC Coastal Federation and helps develop programs at the education center. He is also an accomplished photographer.
SEA FOAM If there is a ‘perfect storm’ of weather conditions and ingredients, the ocean whips up this thick, fluffy layer of white.
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s I jogged along the beach one morning, gusty winds busted apart huge sudsy chunks of sea foam lining the shore, scattering it into softball-sized dollops that slid up the sloping, sandy beach. As the foam raced along, the soapy globs looked like gremlins disappearing into the beach as the sand popped the air bubbles in the foam and they shrank in size. Lines of the foam up to 20 feet wide and almost two feet thick in places stretched down the shore. In one iceberg-looking chunk, I saw something moving within. I scooped and fanned the foam away until the head of a sea bird poked through like a periscope.
How is sea foam formed? Hurricanes, tropical storms or any period of strong sustained winds transform the surface of the ocean into a churning, agitated chaos of crashing, tumbling, pounding waves. As the energy of these waves surges upon the shoreline it will deposit oceanic flotsam onto the beaches. As the tide recedes, seashells, seaweed and driftwood litter the shore. The eager, beachcombing seashell collectors who are the first to reach the beach after a storm will also notice something else: a thick, fluffy, white layer of sea foam. Over the years, I have been approached by people holding out heaping bubbling handfuls of the foam and asked, “What is this?” The foam is created when windy weather aerates the top surface of the ocean. Normally, air that is trapped under the water in bubbles will just rise to the surface and pop. If you add what is known as a surfactant, like decaying organic matter, those air bubbles stick together. In most cases, the organic matter is decomposing algae, seaweeds and other ocean plants. The surfactant particles are drawn to and resist water at the same time. When all of these particles are swirling around together, their magnetlike properties trap air between thin layers of water creating bubbles. The 2 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 5
dissolved organic matter also provides a bit of structure, giving the foam strength. Sea foam has the potential to materialize along any shoreline when the ingredients and weather condition coincide. In some instances, the amount of foam seems unbelievable, covering roads, cars and houses. A 2007 occurrence in Australia earned one beach town the nickname “Cappuccino Coast.” Typically, sea foam occurs naturally and is harmless. However, at times stormwater runoff can reach the ocean containing pollutants that effervesce and could pose a health hazard. Even some naturally occurring algae may have toxins that are irritants to our lungs and skin.
Sea foam & sea life This brings us back to the bird, a sooty shearwater, which I found encased within the sea foam on my morning jog. Not far from that bird, I found an Audubon’s shearwater, also coated in the sea foam. Both birds were docile, weak, soaked and unable to fly. Sea foam produced by some types of algae has been known to reduce the ability of bird feathers to repel water. When the birds come into contact with the foam they become soaked and the feathers are unable to keep them warm and dry, resulting in hypothermia. I assume that this was the case with these two sea birds since they were completely soaked. I scooped up both and took them to a local wildlife rehabilitation center. S This sooty shearwater was trapped in sea foam.
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Plants: Greg & Jacki Garner, The Plant Stand. Baked goods: Cathy & Gary White, Wildflour Bakery; Alex Russell, Alex & Brett’s; Arts and crafts vendors: Lou Ann Sekely, Alpacas of the Crystal Coast; Marilyn & Keith Bernauer, Sew Cute; Gina Dearaway, The Painted Gourd Patch; Kathy Harrington, Coastal Glass; Elaine Ford, Shell Ornaments by Auntie ‘E’; Eric Lonstad, Driftwood Creations; Jane Zeller, SealZiti; Jill Phagan, Mongo Arts Family Soap; Charles Gurley, Gurlies Jewelry; Ashley Knain, Solace Crystal Jewelry; Julie Garner, Neverland Creations; Jessica Stoehrer, Jessy’s Jewelry; Suzy Lewis, Frances Marian Photography; and Quentin Bunch, Harbor Road Jewelry.
FARMERS’ MARKET IN FULL SWING
t’s the sight, sounds and aromas of vendors preparing to open their booths and welcome visitors. Of friends and neighbors standing by to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables and local pasture-raised chicken and eggs, beef, pork. Locally caught seafood, as well. Fresh baked items such as bread, tomato pie, cinnamon buns—it’s all available. Coffee also. And don’t forget the plants…beautiful flowers for the table or patio. Need a gift for a friend or co-worker? Check out the work by the artists and crafters. It’s a Saturday morning under the live oak tree on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort. The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market, along with its vendors, offer a gathering place for visitors to meet and enjoy the day from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. And vendors—anywhere from 15 to 25 each Saturday—provide a variety of products and services.
2015 Special Events • Under the chef ’s tent, you’ll see cooking demonstrations by local chefs. These demonstrations will focus on the preparation of seasonal foods grown within miles of their family’s dinner table. Shoppers will have the opportunity to watch the process and taste the finished product. • Special market events include activities for children, chef and nutritionists demonstrations, pet health advice and more. • The market also supports local crafters and artists and the market will feature different groups each week. • Musical entertainment is scheduled throughout the season – with a number of local groups, such as Six Pack of Gentlemen, the Unknown Tongues, Rusty Strings, Calico Creek, Gumbo Lily, Sabra Mason, Now and Then and Jennifer & Van.
Vendors In addition, over 40 food producers and artists participate during the season, including farmers and food producers: Daryl Walker, Ayrshire Farm; Joe Merrell, Merrell Farm; Titus Boucher, Underground Farm; Clayton & Sherri Garner, Garner Farms; Amber Nead, The Barnyard; and Carlos Rivero, Samadhi Farm.
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Catherine Elkins, OBFM Executive Director, oversees market activities and she is supported by a team of managers and volunteers. • The market was founded in April 2013 by a small group of local and Carteret County farmers with support from the Town of Beaufort and the Carteret County Board of Commissioners. • While their support made the market possible possible, it was the community support that made it successful. It is clear that local, visitors and boaters alike enjoy what the market brings to the area on Saturday mornings from April to November. • Home-grown and handmade. These are two hallmark qualities of successful farmers’ markets and that what is offered at OBFM. “The market has become a mainstay for the local shoppers and visitors to historic Beaufort,” Elkins said. “Local families grab a coffee on the beautiful grounds to listen to acoustic music from local bands or catch up with other young families while they shop. Children are welcome. Also pets on leashes. For more information, be sure to check out beaufortfarmersmarket.com. Also on Facebook at facebook.com/ OldeBeaufortFarmersMarket. S
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Nearshore Fishing
he nearshore waters of the Crystal Coast will provide an opportunity for anglers to target Cobia, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Amberjack, Bluefish, Flounder and a variety of other bottom fish during May. Due to the warmer water dropping out of the inlets and mixing with the cooler ocean water, much of this action will be around the inlets and surf. It’s important to avoid overrunning the fish or moving too far offshore. Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Bonito will often feed together. The most effective way to search for and locate these fish is to troll deep diving lures and clarkspoons around the inlet tidelines, along the surf and around high relief structure like artificial reefs and ledges. Anglers should always scan the horizon for small terns and seagulls constantly dropping to the water as they are feeding on minnows pushed to the surface by fish feeding just below the surface. Flounder and other bottom fish will be congregating around nearshore hard bottoms and artificial reefs. My favorite techniques for targeting these deep water flounder is jigging Berkley Gulp Shrimp on Bett’s 2-oz. Flounder Fanatic Bucktails. We usually land between 20 and 50 flounder per trip and this action lasts all summer and fall! Cobia is undoubtedly the most prized trophy fish each May and can be caught while anchored, drifting, trolling and sight casting. Anchoring or drifting around the inlets with live menhaden on the bottom and surface is very effective. But nothing is more exciting than sight casting to Cobia cruising the surface! I prefer a Penn® Rampage 30–50-lb. 6'6" jigging rod paired with a Penn 6500 Spinfisher V reel spooled with 40–50-lb. braid and rigged with a 12" Berkley Powerbait Pre-Rigged Eel or a 10" Berkley Gulp Eel on a 3-oz. bucktail. Always cast several yards ahead of the Cobia and retrieve quickly. When the fish begins to follow the bait, stop retrieving, let your bait sink momentarily and when you feel the fish pick it up…. set it hard!
Inshore Fishing
Capt. Jeff Cronk with a Summer Flounder caught near Bogue Inlet on a Bett’s 2-oz. Bucktail tipped with a Berkley Gulp Shrimp in 50 feet of water.
FISH’N 4 LIFE Captain Jeff Cronk leads fishing and nature charters on the Crystal Coast. To get out on the water with him, call 910‑325‑8194. You can also visit him online at nccharterfishing.com.
Anglers will find plenty of action throughout the sounds, rivers and bays this May. In order to be successful it’s important to have the right bait, location and a little patience. Redfish and Flounder can be targeted throughout the shallow bays, grass flats and creeks. The best bait to manage strikes from both fish is a Berkley Gulp shrimp, pogies or rippled mullet on either a jighead or a spinner bait. If you’re looking for the most exciting and explosive hookup, try a topwater bait this month. During the rising tide focus your efforts against the flooding grass and on the falling tide, fish farther off the shores, around exposed oyster beds, small creek mouths and even into the middle of the bays around depressions or potholes. If you’re willing to float a live shrimp under a cork you’ll often pick up some Black Drum feeding along with the redfish, especially around oyster beds in the rivers. Sheepshead will often congregate around bridge and dock pylons. Larger fish will often move off in small groups and feed around oyster beds and grass flats where it’s possible to sight cast to these fish. Sheepshead prefer crustaceans such as crabs and shrimp. Dudley’s Marina will be stocking live fiddler crabs throughout the summer for anglers not wanting to catch their own. It’s important to use a strong, wide gap, short shank hook for sheephead due to their strong jaws which can easily bend or break a thin hook. My favorite set-up for inshore fishing is Penn’s Regiment spinning rods paired with Penn’s Conflict spinning reel. I prefer the 7' extra-fast, light rod paired with a 2500 Conflict and loaded with 15-lb. Test SpiderWire Ultracast Invisibraid for targeting trout and reds in the marshes and I step up to the Regiment 6’6" fast, medium light paired with the 3000–4000 Conflict reel with 20-lb. SpiderWire for targeting redfish, flounder and sheepshead around structure like boat docks and bridges.S M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 5 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 2 7
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JOIN ECARA ECARA works to continue sinking ships to create artificial reefs here in North Carolina, but their resources are limited. To get involved with ECARA, visit carolinareef.org to check out their current project list.
ay will continue to have the warm days that began in April. The offshore temperatures in April were in the low to mid 60s. At the beginning of May, the inshore temperatures will be in the low 60s and by the end of the month, the temperatures will be around 70 degrees. The offshore wrecks will have water temperatures in the upper 60s at the beginning of the month and will see the temperatures in the low 70s by the end of the month. As the water temperatures increase, the tropical fish will be seen in large numbers on the offshore wrecks. When someone learns to scuba dive, they get their personal gear for the Open Water Class, the beginner class. This is usually their mask, fins, snorkel and booties, the basic snorkeling gear. Since the wrecks of the Crystal Coast are close to the Gulf Stream, the water in the spring and fall is in the 70s and is around 80 degrees in the summer, so a 3mm wetsuit is thick enough to keep a diver comfortable. Some beginning divers choose to get their own wetsuit. One of the first pieces of equipment that new divers get is a knife. Knives aren’t used as weapons, but are used primarily for cutting fishing line that causes entanglement on the wrecks and rocks. Most knives have a point on them, but some have a blunt tip. You don’t want the point to be too narrow so it will break off. It needs to be sturdy so it can be used for prying objects. The knife needs to have a straight edge and a serrated edge, which can be used for sawing. Some knives have a fishing line cutter built into the blade. The blade doesn’t have to be real long. A short knife can usually do as much as a bigger knife. Some divers aren’t comfortable using a knife, so other options are available. Trauma shears have been around for many years. Unlike scissors, the ends are rounded and the blades are at an angle to the handle. When a diver explores a wreck off of the Crystal Coast, the layout of the wreck can make navigation difficult. If the wreck is spread out, a diver can get lost and might not be able to find their way back to the anchor and the boat. If the visibility is low, this could limit the diver’s ability to navigate a wreck. To alleviate this difficulty and assist in navigation, a diver can use a wreck reel. A wreck reel has polypropylene line on it that ranges in length from 150 feet to 600 feet. For ease of use, a wreck reel has a handle, a locking mechanism and a tension control. The locking mechanism keeps the reel from turning and releasing line. The tension control limits the rate at which the line can be played out. The reels need to have knobs that can be easily used while wearing gloves. If a diver is unable to locate the anchor, the diver will have to surface by doing a free ascent, without a reference line. As the diver is rising, any current can cause the diver to drift away from the boat. Once the diver surfaces, they can be yards or hundreds of yards away from the boat. The further the diver is away from the boat, the harder it is for the crew to see the diver. A diver can use a Surface Marker Buoy, a tubular device that is inflated so that it extends out of the water. Surface Marker Buoys range in size from 3 feet to 6 feet and come in yellow orange and yellow and orange. So the diver can be seen quickly, they can use their wreck reel to send the Surface Marker Buoy to the surface as they are ascending. The sooner the wayward diver is noticed, the easier it will be for the crew to get a line out to them. Being seen is one way to get the crew’s attention, but an audible signal is another way. A diver can easily carry a whistle and its sound carries well over the water. Another sound generating device is an audible alarm that uses air from the diver’s tank to create a signal. The diver pushes a button and a piercingly loud signal that can be heard a mile away is produced. The device is designed so it can be integrated into a diver’s existing gear. These tools can help divers have a more enjoyable experience on the wrecks off of the Crystal Coast. All of these are easily carried by divers and are easily used if they are needed. If you need more information about any of these or other tools for diving on the Crystal Coast, contact Discovery Diving at 252-728-2265, dive@discoverydiving.com or follow them on Facebook.S
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What you should do We receive many calls from nature-loving folks who discover wild babies in precarious situations or who believe the babies are abandoned and want to know what to do. So, if you are the next person who makes a wild baby discovery, this is our guidance: If mom is truly not around to care for and protect the infants and chances are the infants will die if left alone, an intervention is necessary. After noting exactly where you found the animals, place the babies in a breathable cardboard box with a lid or in a paper bag and move them to a dark, warm and quiet area of your home. The area where you found them is important because some babies might not be truly orphaned, so the opportunity to return them to their mother may still exist, as is the case with many cottontails. Don’t keep the little wild ones in your home any longer than necessary due to state and federal laws regarding wildlife. Do not re-handle or allow children or pets to come in contact with the young wildlife you have rescued. Next step is to get them to a wildlife rehabilitator by checking online to find one close to your area. All babies need to stay warm and wildlife babies are no different. If you are unable to get them to the rehabilitator right away and they are not fully feathered or furred, a heating pad on the lowest setting, placed under the box will prevent hypothermia. If you don’t have a heating pad, a plastic bottle or ziplock plastic bag filled with warm water can be placed in a corner of the box. The babies will naturally move toward the warmth as needed. Ensure the bottle cap is tight and the zip-lock bag is sealed. Do not feed the babies. Feeding anything to a dehydrated or cold animal will probably kill it. Also the wrong formula can cause death. Every animal species has its own unique diet. An untrained member of the public is not expected to have that knowledge, so no one should feel bad about not knowing how to care for the possum or bunny they found! Wild animals are not toys or pets and should be treated with the respect they deserve. When transporting the babies to the wildlife center or an individual wildlife rehabilitator, do not check on them as you drive or hold them on your lap. Wild animals are unpredictable, even babies, so your attempts to check them or hold them could become a dangerous situation while driving. A trained and licensed wildlife rehabilitator will have the means and know-how to provide the best chance of survival and ultimately, a wild life for the animals you were so caring and compassionate enough to save. You can feel very good about getting them where they need to be to ensure they receive their much appreciated and precious second chance. Happy spring Baby Season! S 3 0 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 5
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