Today was a confusing day. We found one very strange false crawl. Mama dug body pits 8 times without digging any actual chambers for a nest.!!! She must have been worn out by the time she got closer to the dune because she turned back around and crawled straight back to the water.
Then, later today I got an email about a false crawl where the tide had started receding. Short path in and back out again. She may have come in and out after we had passed by on patrol or we may have somehow missed it. I am in the process of getting more information on the folks who took the pictures.
Hopefully these Mamas will try again tomorrow!!
**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 22ST03).