The Kemp’s Ridley Nest #24 Inventory took a very long time last night. There were 11 hatchlings stuck under the damp sand that needed time to acclimate to being out of the nest. Timothy, Fred, Gummy, Cutie Pie, Honey Love and Oreo were just some of the names given to the hatchlings from our cute observers. The first 6 walked a long way down the runway and were then given the Turtle Taxi to the wet sand. They were encouraged by the visitors as they crawled slowly and steadily until they hit the water and went out to sea. The last 5 were very tired and less eager to make the trip. They were taxied to the water’s edge and eventually made it into the water. We wish them all the best of luck! Thanks to all the Turtle Ambassadors and CBTW Volunteers for the help prior to the inventory! Thanks also to the visitors for all the great questions and support!
Nest #24 Inventory Results:
Hatched Egg Shells – 88
Unhatched Eggs – 7
Pipped – 7
Dead – 1
Live – 11
Pieces – A handful
Relocated Eggs – 103
**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 23ST03).
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