We are still having inventoried nest’s residue being dug up by either foxes or coyotes. Nothing new to report from us, but I just got a message from Oak Island that one of their nests hatched last night. It had been overwashed and it was at day 50.
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Be positive – September 3, 2016
We went out early to assess and again with a plan. The beach looked very different this morning but is very populated again now. Inventoried nests: 37 – 116 shells, 10 unhatched, 4 dead 38 – 107 shells, 10 unhatched/pipped dead, 1 live 40 – 93 shells, 25 pipped dead, 23 unhatched, 5 dead, 26 live Read More
Late afternoon report – September 2, 2016
Evening all. I am the first to try to keep a positive outlook but this evening, it doesn’t look so great for our turtles. We stopped at Bob Spake to check on nest 45 and I didn’t actually see the nest. The saving factor is that it’s on a knoll…I think. The picture I’m sending Read More
All faring well – September 2, 2016
We went out this morning and then spot checked again this afternoon. Everything seems to be faring well.
Nest #38 hatched – September 1, 2016
September 1st! Time is marching on. Nest #38 hatched last night with 94 hatchlings making their way. One more this morning. Nest #40 had 3 emerge while the team was there. Big crab holes today. Nest #42 had crab holes. Another undiscovered nest at the Baptist point today. Nest #58 had 98 shells were counted.
Nest #42 hatched – August 31, 2016
Boy what a rain last night. I know some of you got soaked because I saw your empty cars as I was heading out. Thank you for your dedication but just as a reminder, please do not be on the beach during lightning. I love my turtles but I love you more. Nest 42 hatched Read More
Nest #44 hatched during the night – August 30, 2016
Nests 39 had 5 or 6 more hatchling tracks this morning. Nest 44 hatched during the night. Nest 40 looks as if the morning tide overwashed and had a big crab hole…not a very good combination. Inventory results for nest #35: 82 shells, 10 unhatched, 3 pipped dead and 17 live hatchlings. Nest 39 will Read More
Nest #35 & #39 appear to have had hatchlings emerge – August 29, 2016
Nests 35 and 39 each appeared to have had a hatchling emerge. Nothing significantly different this morning, crab holes abound. Inventory results for nest #36: 99 shells, 27 unhatched and 1 live hatchling. Nest 35 will be inventoried tonight.
Nest #39 hatched – August 28, 2016
Evening report: Nest #39 hatched at about 9:15 last night. Just 45 days. Inventory Tuesday Nest #31 inventory results: 111 shells, 5 unhatched, 1 dead and 7 live hatchlings Morning report: Nest 37 had a depression that was not there last night. Nest 55 had a small depression Nest 43 had a big hole Nest Read More
Nest #35 hatched – August 27, 2016
The bugs won last night. I know several teams stayed out for a while and bless you for trying. Nest #35 hatched during the night. Inventory Monday. Nest #44 has a crack Nest #34 had one more emerge or could have been crab tracks Nest #39 has a crack Nest #46 you can see the Read More