Nothing to report today
Category: 2020 Season
2020 Season Posts
Tuesday, June 14
3 new nests today!
#45 was relocated, 136 eggs, 34” crawl
#46, insitu, 34” crawl
#47 moved 104 eggs closer to the dune, 29” crawl
South Carolina reported their first hatchlings yesterday at 60 days incubation but none for North Carolina yet. Our nest #1 had a crab hole today but no activity.
Monday, July 13
1 false crawl and 1 nest
The false crawl was on the east point and she even dug a hole. Maybe she hit water? 32” crawl
Nest 44 was laid and had a 34” crawl, 99 eggs moved to the dune.
Sunday, July 12 Surprise
A turtle came on shore and laid 107 eggs at the high tide line. We moved nest #43 back to the dune. She had a 32” crawl. There were about 20-25 spectators who all watched respectfully.
Sunday, July 12
Nest #42 was moved toward the dunes, 38” crawl
2 false crawls: 34” near Tom Hess and 35” near the golf course
Saturday, July 11
Nest #41 was safely placed in the dune. 38” crawl
Friday, July 10
3 more nests today – each requiring relocation.
#38, 31” crawl, 84 eggs
#39, 37” crawl, 101 eggs
#40, 38” crawl, 93 eggs
Wednesday, July 8
Nest #37 has 110 eggs and 34” crawl.
Tuesday, July 7
3 new nests and a false crawl today
False crawl was on the east point and 33”
Nest #34 had a 39” crawl
Nest #35 was relocated to the dune, 125 eggs and 37” crawl
Nest #36 had a 33” crawl and 140 eggs were moved from east point escarpment
We will be greening nest 1 tonight at 7:00. We will continue in rain but not lightning.
Monday, July 6
1 36” false crawl today near the lifeguard stand.
We will be greening nest #1 tomorrow at 7:00. Tomorrow is the 52nd day for #1. Sitting will start on the 56th day, Saturday, unless we see signs indicating otherwise.