Pelican Banding Trip Delivers Messy But Fun Lessons
A field diary of pelican banding along the coast describes driving to Dump Island, wading through shallow water, and handling birds that are large, opinionated, and occasionally menacing. The author notes bites, talons, odor, and the odd splash of fish during the tagging process, while reflecting on personal growth and the messy realities of wildlife work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell
Ocracoke
Atlantic
John Weske
Masterbeak
Baby Birds
Dump Island
Local soldier Nemec honored on return home for burial
From Cleveland to Raleigh then New Bern, Hero Nemec's flag lined procession carried his casket to a National Cemetery service. Terri Morgan led the family escort with Cotten Funeral Home officials and veterans on motorbikes. Veterans spoke of unity and gratitude as hundreds gathered, noting his Purple Heart posthumous award and the public tribute by multiple fire departments and state officials. The 21-year-old's memory is honored as the community recalls his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemec
Cleveland
Ohio
Terri Morgan
Raleigh
New Bern
Morgan
Cotton Funeral Home
Patriot Guard
National Cemetery
Lewis D. Frazier
Frazier
Terry Hager
West Virginia
Hager
Norman Sanderson
Bennett
Jason Jones
George Liner
Cotten
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Roberta
Newbornsy
Bill Hand
Sylvia Anders
Attitudes Pub and Grill
River Bend
Sylvia
Ted Johnson
Joe Zavadzkas
Crystal Coast Civic Center
Arendell Street
Morehead City
Johnson
Zavadzkas
American Board of Surgery
Crystal Coast
Carteret Health Care
BlueCross BlueShield
North Carolina
Carolinas Centers For
Carteret
Jordan
Newbernsj
Norman Sanderson Jr
Stephen Nemec
N.C
Army
5Th Cavalry Regiment
1St Cavalry Division
Chinese People’s Volunteer Forces
CPVF
Turtle Head’s Bend
Unsan
North Korea
Gray Whitley
SUN Journal
Annabelle
Neuse Blvd
M.L. King Jr
Iidis
Mich
Chris Ken Sheil
Bega It
Crasylt
Syste Sena
Clint Blant
Sion
Jorgé
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