Posts by Caswell Turtle Watch

Nothing new the last couple of days, so we are holding at 12 nests.  The season is still early.

34” crawl led to nest #12.

False crawl on the east end this morning, 35”.

2 new nests today.  With the blowing sand and sea foam we almost missed one of the nests.Nest #10 was laid and we relocated 76 eggs,  42” crawl.Nest #11 was laid and we relocated 114 eggs.  Her crawl was 38”

Nest #9 had a 40” crawl and we moved 116 eggs closer to the dune

Nothing on our beach this morning but got a call about our Southport turtle.  We brought 143 eggs and placed them on the island.  Her crawl was 38” and that’s Nest #8!

Nest #7 was laid yesterday.  The crawl was 39”. Nothing for today.

A 40” crawl led to securely placed nest #6 today.

An eventful start to Memorial Day.  3 nests today! Nest #3 was laid and 141 eggs were relocated, 34” crawl. Nest #4 had a 35” crawl and was moved back to the dunes, 111 eggs. Nest #5, 36” crawl and 145 eggs moved away from the tide line. Remember those who sacrificed ultimately ensuring our Read More

We had a 34” false crawl near the 601 walkway this morning.