Wednesday, August 3

We had 1 false crawl today.  They almost missed it because she came in and out right over a mid-beach escarpment!  No new nests.

Nests #12 and #22 had a couple more hatchlings emerge.

Nest #16 Inventory

  • Live- 0
  • Dead- 0
  • Pipped- 0
  • Unhatched Eggs- 14
  • Hatched Egg Shells- 94

Nest #19 Inventory

  • Live- 1
  • Dead- 0
  • Pipped- 0
  • Unhatched Eggs- 92
  • Hatched Egg Shells- 12
  • This nest was overwashed early in incubation by the first King TIde.  The Team knew of 6 that emerged. They are thrilled there were an additional 6 more!

*This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 22ST03)