Caswell Beach Turtle Watch has been out patrolling and anxiously awaiting our first sea turtle nests. The first few weeks are always a guessing game to see what our Mama Turtles will do, where they like to crawl and when! We wanted to share the news of our first crawls and nests, and as things get busier will send out weekly updates to let you know that latest.
As we shared in our last post, Mama Pebbles is back, which is exciting news. Since then we’ve had a few false crawls on Caswell Beach and we are suspecting the Mamas are finding the newly refurbished sand to be a bit hard for digging. But this morning, we were happy to find Nest #2! We also had a false crawl, so we are suspecting Mama did not like her first choice. She may have gotten a bit tired from it all as she parked her nest right at the high tide line, so it was relocated to a safer location. Two of her eggs at the top were also broken in the process as she buried her nest.
It’s been a warm week so far, with the temps holding, so our fingers are crossed that our activity will pick up consistently going forward. Check back for updates!
**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 26ST03).
Please consider donating to our efforts as we build up our necessary resources for the season.
You can donate at Caswell Beach Turtle Watch Donations.
YOU CAN HELP! If you see a sea turtle mama coming onto the beach and and attempting to nest, please call our hotline immediately (910-368-6323) to notify us. During sea turtle season, we monitor 24/7. Please educate your family, friends, neighbors and especially – your renters. ALWAYS feel free to reach out to us if there is a concern, or you have questions. (All contact info is at the top of the page.)
PLEASE PRINT AND SHARE our Sea Turtle Info Sheet below. If you own a rental or are a renter, please post this for visitors to see. Greater education and understanding will lead to more happy and healthy sea turtles gracing our beaches. Every little bit helps!
CWB Sea Turtle Info SheetDownload