Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle finally leaves Guernsey thanks to Condor Ferries and Sea Life Brighton

Submitted by Steve on 11:26, 12th Dec, 2024 | 0

On the 6th November 2023 a loggerhead turtle was washed up on the West Coast of Guernsey.

Barnacle Bill as the young turtle was called has since that time been in the care of the GSPCA.

On arrival she was very cold and weak but in the care of the Animal Shelter quickly improved and has been growing and putting weight on ever since.

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Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle pool upgrade and possible release

Submitted by Steve on 15:26, 20th Oct, 2024 | 0

On the 6th November 2023 a loggerhead turtle was washed up on the West Coast of Guernsey.

Barnacle Bill as the young turtle was called has since that time been in the care of the GSPCA.

On arrival she was very cold and weak but in the care of the Animal Shelter quickly improved and has been growing and putting weight on ever since.

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Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle triples in size while we continue to seek CITES paperwork and long journey home

Submitted by Steve on 14:53, 6th Aug, 2024 | 0

On the 6th November 2023 a loggerhead turtle was washed up on the West Coast of Guernsey.

Barnacle Bill as the young turtle was called has since that time been in the care of the GSPCA.

On arrival she was very cold and weak but in the care of the Animal Shelter quickly improved and has been growing and putting weight on ever since.

She was microchipped back in November and the paperwork submitted for her travels home to warmer waters and although thankfully we received the Guernsey export paperwork very quickly thanks to the Guernsey States Vets.

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Barnacle Bill continues to be in care at the GSPCA as we await the much needed paperwork for the long journey home

Submitted by Steve on 16:02, 20th Mar, 2024 | 0

On the 6th November 2023 a loggerhead turtle was washed up on the West Coast of Guernsey.

Barnacle Bill as the young turtle was called has since that time been in the care of the GSPCA.

On arrival she was very cold and weak but in the care of the Animal Shelter quickly improved and has been growing and putting weight on ever since.

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Barnacle Bill the loggerhead turtle nearly able to go home

Submitted by Steve on 17:21, 20th Dec, 2023 | 0

Last month after Storm Ciaran a loggerhead turtle was rescued and we are pleased to say from just over 800g without Barnacles that Barnacle Bill is now over 1200g’s in weight

We have two out of the three parts of the CITES paperwork required for her travel and she is doing well.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are still clearing up after Storm Ciaran at the GSPCA, but we are pleased to give some amazing news on Barnacle Bill.”

“When Barnacle Bill she weighed over 1200g’s with her barnacles attached and 800g’s without them.”

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Barnacle Bill now Barnacleless at the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 17:21, 6th Nov, 2023 | 0

You have likely seen the story of Barnacle Bill who was rescued earlier today at Chouet.

To see the full story please visit - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/barnacle-bill-loggerhead-sea-turtle-one-casualties-gspca-storm-ciaran

After arriving at the GSPCA just after 930am this morning local vet and President of the GSPCA popped in with some of his team from the Vetcare Centres to provide Barnacle Bill which much needed treatment.

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Stray turtle on her way back home

Submitted by Steve on 10:15, 30th Jun, 2021 | 0

Earlier this month the GSPCA had a very large turtle recued after being handed into Les Eturs Veterinary Centre.

The reptile was found in Castel earlier this mont and the GSPCA have been trying to find the owner and we are delighted to say that today was the magical day that ‘Tilly as she is named was reunited.

Will Domaille GSPCA staff member said “The turtle was found in Castel and it was great to hand her back to her owners today.”

“We actually have quite a few musk turtles at the GSPCA in need of homes and anyone interested please do get in touch with us.”

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Here is Olivia the loggerhead turtle swimming back in the wild for the first time

Submitted by Steve on 15:04, 19th Sep, 2016 | 0

We would like to say a huge thank you to Pascual Calabuig for sending this video of Olivia the loggerhead turtle who was rescued by the GSPCA in Guernsey and recently released back in the wild in Gran Canaria -

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Videos of Olivia the loggerhead turtle from rescue to footage of her release to the wild & extra pictures

Submitted by Steve on 12:24, 7th Sep, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA are excited to report that Olivia the loggerhead turtle is doing extremely well in Gran Canaria and has been released back to the wild on Tuesday 6th September 2016.

Here are some youtube videos and extra photos of Olivia being released to the wild -

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Olivia the loggerhead turtle is back in the warm seas of Gran Canaria

Submitted by Steve on 15:21, 6th Sep, 2016 | 0

We are pleased to announce that Olivia the loggerhead turtle was successfully released back to the wild today at lunch time.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We have just had a message and pictures sent from Gran Canaria saying that Olivia the loggerhead turtle is back in the wild."

"Olivia was released by the team from Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre an the south east of Gran Canaria on a beach called Playa El Burrero."

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