Monday, May
11 from Judy Dayner
Nest 01 & Nest 02 Fripp's first 2 nests were located this
morning; both between POA 5 and POA 6. Both mamas made clear tracks and
body pits, and they chose their nesting areas
well up in the dunes. We left both nests in situ. Nest 1 is a shallow nest, with a broken egg left
on top of the sand,
and another broken egg under the surface; we took both eggs for the DNA
study. Janie Lackman probed to find the eggs in Nest 2; an egg was
taken for the DA study. Team members were:
Janie Lackman, Vicki Leighton and Judy Dayner. Denise, Corey and
Alaina walked with us, and Corey helped carry supplies.
Nest 01
Hatched on or about day 64.
Inventoried 7/17 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
30 un-hatched eggs
120 empty shells
151 total eggs
120/151= 79% hatch rate - 79% hatchling survival rate
Nest 02
Hatched on or about day 68.
Inventoried 7/22 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
6 un-hatched eggs
103
empty shells
110 total eggs
103/110= 94% hatch rate - 94% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, May 12
from Janie Lackman
Nest 03 was located just North of POA 3
by Rick K and Janie L.
The mama wandered a bit before finding her spot. Ghost crabs had
already been very active in the area. There were 2 broken eggs most
likely from the crabs used for research. 127 eggs were relocated to a
small dune just North of POA 2. Denise, Corey and Alaina were walking
with us again this morning. Special thanks to Renata for giving us a
lift to get supplies.
Hatched on or about day 65
Inventoried 7/17 (1 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
29 un-hatched eggs
98 empty shells
128 total eggs
98/128 = 77% hatch rate - 76% hatchling survival rate
Friday May 15
from Karen Natoli
Nest 04 at POA
21, just above the high tide line, 4 broken, two eggs taken for
research, we relocated 139 eggs back to a small dune at POA 21. Sandra R., Jane M., Tony N. and Karen N.
Hatched on or
about day 64.
Inventoried 7/21 (3 dead hatchlings)
4 broken (2 eggs taken for study)
31 un-hatched eggs
108 empty shells
143 total eggs
108/143= 75% hatch rate - 73% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, May
16 from Michael Beach
Nest 05 was located this morning, low in the sand, near POA 2 , by Jim and Karen Wolbrink, Pat and Michael Beach
and Katherine Samples. After extensive probing, Jim found the eggs and digging got underway. One egg was damaged
and taken for research, and 104 were moved to a spot in the higher
dunes just north of POA 2. There were also three small “spacer” eggs,
one the size of a quarter, the other two even smaller.
Hatched on or about day 63.
Inventoried 7/21 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
5 un-hatched eggs
99 empty shells
105 total eggs
99/106= 94% hatch rate - 94% hatchling survival rate
Monday, May 18
from Judy Dayner
Nest 06 Vicki, Judy and Janie found nest
6 this morning half way between POA 7 and POA 8. Mama turtle made clear tracks and a well
defined body
pit in an area with lots of ghost crab tunnels. Vicki probed and
located 145 eggs, we moved to a dune near POA 4. One egg was taken for
DNA research. Thank you to Travis who helped us carry supplies.
Hatched on or about day 62.
Inventoried 7/22 (0 dead hatchlings)
1
egg taken for study
29 un-hatched eggs
115 empty
shells
145 total eggs
115/145= 79% hatch rate - 79% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, May 19
from Janie Lackman
Nest 07 Rick, Sheila & Janie
found nest 07 today midpoint between POA 2 & POA 3. The mama turtle
had wandered a bit before digging a very shallow nest. When we arrived,
the body pit had many scattered
broken eggs on top as well as whole eggs.
There was even an egg in the out going track. In all 12 eggs were
broken by ghost crabs. The nest was located by carefully removing the
top layer of sand around the broken eggs - it was a wide and shallow
area with many scattered eggs until we found the main nest chamber
which was only about 6 inches deep. Sheila C. & Rick K. relocated
the remaining 91 eggs to a dune just North of POA 2. 2 of the broken
eggs were used for research.
Hatched on or about day
62.
Inventoried 7/23 (0 dead hatchlings)
12 broken (2
egg taken for study)
26 un-hatched eggs
65 empty shells
103 total eggs
65/103= 63% hatch rate - 63% hatchling survival rate
Friday, May 22
from Karen Natoli
Nest 08 was found by Cyndi W., between POA 25 and POA 26 and 115 eggs
were relocated to an area just north of POA 21. Thanks to
Janie and Debbie for bringing the supplies. Tony
N., Gina N., Karen N., Robbie W. and Cyndi W.
Hatched on or about day 61.
Inventoried 7/25 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
26 un-hatched eggs
89 empty
shells
116 total eggs
89/116= 77% hatch rate - 77% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, May
23 from Janie Lackman
Nest 09 was located just North of POA 24. The mama has wandered quite a
bit after laying. Kay S. found the nest. It was left in situ with one
egg taken for research. Betsy K., Kay S., Lisa
C. and Sandy C.
Hatched on or about day 59.
Inventoried 7/25 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
12 un-hatched eggs
118 empty
shells
131 total eggs
118/131= 90% hatch rate - 90% hatchling survival rate
Monday, May 25
from Betsy Koehler
Nest 10 between POA 24 and POA 25, was left in situ. Betsy K, Kelsey L,
Jessica M and Hillary G.
Hatched on or about day
62.
Inventoried 7/29 (30 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
5 un-hatched eggs
95 empty shells
101 total eggs
95/101= 94% hatch rate - 64% hatchling survival rate
Monday, May 25
from Betsy Koehler
Nest 11 was south of POA 25, too close to the high tide line. 140 eggs
were moved to POA 21, one kept for research. Betsy K, Kelsey L, Jessica
M and Hillary G
Hatched on or about day 56.
Inventoried 7/23 (4 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
16 un-hatched eggs
124 empty shells
141 total eggs
124/141= 88% hatch rate - 85% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday, May
27 from Karen Natoli
Nest 12 was found by Linda S. between POA 25 and POA 26. 134 eggs were
relocated to an area just north of POA 22. 3 eggs lost due to ghost
crab predation, 2 eggs taken for research. Thank you Janie and Betsy
for bringing supplies. Karen N., Sandra R. Jane
M., Linda S., and Tony N.
Hatched on or about day 60.
Inventoried 7/29 (44 dead hatchlings)
3 broken -1 egg taken for study
15 un-hatched eggs
119 empty shells
137 total eggs
75/137= 87% hatch rate - 55% hatchling survival rate
Friday, May 29
from Janie Lackman
Nest 13 found directly in front of POA 15 (Rock Beauty Beach Access). Great job by Kathy H finding the eggs. 123 eggs were
relocated to a small dune just North of POA 15. 1 egg was taken for
research. Kathy H., Cam H. and Janie L.
Hatched on or about day 56.
Inventoried 7/27 (2 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
9 un-hatched eggs
114 empty shells
124 total eggs
114/124= 92% hatch rate - 90% hatchling survival rate
Friday, May 29
from Karen Natoli
Nest 14 was found just north of POA 25. 148 eggs oviposited, relocated
143 eggs to an area just north of POA 22. Two eggs taken for
research. Tony N, Karen N, Cyndi W, Robbie W.
Hatched on or about day 56.
Inventoried 7/24 (37 dead hatchlings)
5 broken - 1 egg taken for study
13 un-hatched eggs
130 empty shells
148 total eggs
130/148= 88% hatch rate - 63% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, May
30 from Betsy Koehler
Nest 15 was found at POA 24. 95 eggs were relocated to a dune
(selected by Kay) just south of POA 22. 1 egg for research. We had
probed unsuccessfully for almost an hour. Twice we scraped off the top
layer of sand and methodically probed each quadrant. We were ready to
remove the top 6-8 inches in the most likely area, but I continued
probing closer to the incoming tracks and
there it was,
very deep, with well-packed sand filling the top of the egg chamber.
This nest sets a new record for the most nests in May on Fripp Island. Kay S, Sandy C, Lisa C, and Betsy K.
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 7/27 (55 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
9 un-hatched eggs
86 empty shells
96 total eggs
86/96= 90% hatch rate - 32% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
02 from Janie Lackman
Nest 16 was located just North of POA 7. It was a shallow nest with
eggs everywhere very similar to Nest 7. Luckily the ghost crabs hadn't
gotten as many eggs as they did with Nest 7. There were 5 eggs broken
by crabs - two of these were used for research. It will be interesting
to see from DNA if this is the same turtle as Nest 7. 102 eggs were
relocated to a dune in the POA 4 area. Rick
K, Sheila C, visitor Tom M and Janie L with an assist on supplies
from Ross A.
Hatched on or about day 57.
Inventoried 8/01 (0 dead hatchlings)
5 broken -1 egg taken for study
4 un-hatched eggs
116 empty shells
125 total eggs
116/125= 93% hatch rate - 93% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
02 from Janie Lackman
Nest 17 was just North of POA 2. In contrast to Nest 16, this was a
very deep nest and the ghost crabs had not gotten into it yet. 136 eggs
were relocated to a dune in this same area. I egg was taken for
research. visitor Tom M, Rick K, Sheila C, and
Janie L and with an assist on supplies from Ross A.
Hatched on or about day 62.
Inventoried 8/06 (4 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
56 un-hatched eggs
80 empty shells
137 total eggs
80/137= 58% hatch rate - 55% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
02 from Janie Lackman
Nest 18 South team this morning had a possible nest at POA 18. The area
had two distinct body pits After extensive probing it was marked with a
question mark stake. This evening, upon further investigation the eggs
were located. The nest was left in situ with one egg taken for
research. Future turtles were onsite to help
with the process of marking the nest. Great job by Kathy A, Barbara
C, Merilyn S. & Calvin S.
Hatched on or about day 58.
Inventoried 8/02 (9 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
58 un-hatched eggs
61 empty shells
120 total eggs
61/120= 50% hatch rate - 43% hatchling survival rate
Thursday, June
04, from Rich Combes
Nest 19 between POA 08 & POA 09 this morning. The mama’s tracks
showed that she was on the beach around low tide (4 am) and she nested
as soon as she hit dry sand. Because the location was in a low area
that will likely be flooded by high tides during incubation, we
relocated the nest to an area just south of POA 4. 126 eggs were
relocated and one taken for DNA database. It was an eventful morning -
this was the first nest for Nickie & Dan Hicks; Sally Work reported
a waterspout near Hunting Island; and right after we finished marking
the nest, we had a heavy downpour. Dick & Sally
Work, Nickie & Dan Hicks, Rich Combes, Janie Lackman, and an
assist from Officer Wanda Martin (also her first nest!).
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 8/01 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
10 un-hatched eggs
116 empty shells
127 total eggs
116/127= 91% hatch rate - 91% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, June 07
From Jessica Miller
Nest 20 just south of POA 22. Kelsey
and Jessica relocated 120 eggs a little higher up next to Nest 15.
A number of guests stopped to see the
process and learn about turtles, and many even stood in the rain
with us. Michael B., Laura M., Jessica M.,
and Kelsey L.
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 7/29 (105 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
2 un-hatched eggs
118 empty shells
121 total eggs
118/121= 97% hatch rate - 11% hatchling survival rate
Monday, June
08 from Jessica Miller
Nest 21 &
Nest 22 Both nests were in between POA 26 and POA 27 and were relocated to
south of POA 22. Nest
21 was easily found by Betsy K. who simply followed a ghost crab hole
straight to the chamber, no probing necessary. No eggs were broken.
Nest 21 contained 118 eggs and Nest 22 contained 119 eggs. We took one
from each for DNA. The team actually walked right past Nest 22 because
we were excited to see the long crawl
for Nest 21 ahead.
It was Betsy K. and her professional turtle eyes that spotted the
strange crawl for Nest 22. Nest 22 was apparently made early last night
and what tracks weren’t washed away were running parallel along the
rocks. There were two or three body pits along the rock wall. I found
the nest via probe, no broken eggs. There was actually a large rock
down in the nest chamber which gave it a weird shape. Some guests
watched her lay last night, they said it was at 8pm but by the picture
they sent me it looks like it could have been later; they used a flash.
We were joined on our patrol by
Activity Center Naturalist Interns Devin Hoffer, Erik Neff, and Katlyn
Gill, and Hilary’s boyfriend Arthur. They all learned a lot and
loved the opportunity to watch the action!
Nest 21
Hatched on or about day 56.
Inventoried 8/06 (45 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
6 un-hatched eggs
112 empty shells
119 total eggs
112/119= 94% hatch rate - 56% hatchling survival rate
Nest 22
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 8/01 (55 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
2 un-hatched eggs
117 empty shells
120 total eggs
117/120= 97% hatch rate - 52% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
09 from Janie Lackman
Nest 23 tracks just South of POA 3. The tracks disappeared into the
blown sand to what appeared to be a possible body pit. Even without our
normal field signs, Rick K was able to locate the eggs quickly. 139
eggs were relocated to a dune about midpoint between POA 4 & POA 5.
1 egg was taken for research. We had a group of visitors with us this
morning including Rick's daughter Victoria, the Carver Family and Peg
Gorham's daughter, Kathy. Tuesday North Team:
Rick K, Sheila C. and Janie L.
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 8/06 (2 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
7 un-hatched eggs
132 empty shells
140 total eggs
132/140= 94% hatch rate - 93% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday, June
10 From Karen Natoli
Nest 24 was located by Jane M. just north of POA 21 and left in situ. Mamma was still on the beach this morning so
we had a special treat. Karen N, Jane M,
Tony N, Sandra R, Linda S, and our helper, Maggie. Thanks Janie and
Betsy for bringing supplies and Maggie for
swinging the hammer.
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 8/07 (2 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
11 un-hatched eggs
133 empty shells
145 total eggs
133/145= 92% hatch rate - 90% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, June
13 from Jim Wolbrink
Nest 25 was found this morning at POA 8 and 128 eggs were relocated to
POA 4, one egg taken for research. Sam Taylor, Kelly Taylor, Kathy
Agee, and Jim & Karen Wolbrink were the team. Ross Agee brought
supplies. It was a pretty classic body pit and next was located by Jim
with moderate probing.
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 8/06 (3 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
17 un-hatched eggs
111 empty shells
129 total eggs
111/129= 86% hatch rate - 84% hatchling survival rate
Monday, June 15
from Jessica Miller
Nest 26 was found south of POA 22 by myself by following a ghost crab
hole down. One empty egg was above ground and two more GC-predated eggs
were at the top of the egg chamber. While I
and Hilary G. relocated the nest,
Betsy K. went for more supplies and Kelsey L. completed walking the
beach. 153 eggs were moved further back at POA 22. The three empty eggs
were taken for DNA.
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 8/08 (98 dead hatchlings)
3 broken - taken for study
11 un-hatched eggs
142 empty shells
156 total eggs
142/156= 91% hatch rate - 28% hatchling survival rate
Monday, June 15
from Janie Lackman
Nest 27 was located at POA 3. When we arrived, some visitors informed
us that there were eggs in the surf. We found 3 and one broken egg in
the outgoing track. 115 eggs were relocated to just North of POA 4,
With the broken egg from the outgoing track used for research. Special
thanks to Renata for taking Vicki to get supplies. Great job by Margit R. Vicki. L and Janie L.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 8/11 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
8 un-hatched eggs
107 empty shells
116 total eggs
107/116= 92% hatch rate - 92% hatchling survival rate
Monday, June 15
from Jessica Miller
Nest 28 at POA 22 was actually thought to be a false crawl initially.
Mama had walked through soft sand, and by the time we got there wind
and footprints had altered the crawl, Before we left the beach after
Nest 26. I took one more look and yelled for everyone to come back to
check out a body pit. Betsy K. found the eggs with expert probing and
had to leave at that point. Hilary's mother, Wanda, brought us supplies
and Hilary and I relocated 93 eggs to the growing turtle nursery south
of POA 22. Thanks to Mama Wanda for taking pictures. Betsy K., Wanda G., Hilary G., and Jessica M.
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 8/08 (9 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
1 un-hatched eggs
91 empty shells
94 total eggs
91/94= 97% hatch rate - 87% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
16 from Janie Lackman
Nest 29 Margit and I had the opportunity to witness Nest 29 mama lay
just North of POA 13. She nested just above the high tide line.
Measuring in at 96.5cm wide, 101.5cm notch to notch & 102.8cm notch
to tip - she was a very large turtle. I took
a couple of photos of her
dropping eggs using a red flashlight and then altered the photos to
black and white for the image. This morning, Rick K. & Sheila
C. moved the 111 eggs
to a safer location near POA 14 one egg was taken for research. Margit
was also present this morning and helped with educating the many
interested onlookers. Rick K, Sheila C,
Margit R and Janie L.
Hatched on or about day 54..
Inventoried 8/12 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
3 un-hatched eggs
108 empty shells
112 total eggs
108/112= 96% hatch rate - 96% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
16 from Robbie White
Nest 30 was found just south of Rock Beauty Rd. [POA 15]. Cyndi quickly
located the eggs and we relocated to just north of Rock Beauty. 122
eggs in the hole. One egg taken for research.
Cyndi, Merilyn, Calvin and Robbie.
Hatched on or about day 53.
Inventoried 8/11 (5 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
57 un-hatched eggs
65 empty shells
123 total eggs
65/123= 53% hatch rate - 49% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday, June
17 from Betsy Koehler
Nest 31 just north of POA 2 and left in situ. Janie arrived first and
marked off the body pit. The tracks were very wind blown and difficult
to follow. The ghost crab holes were not
helpful today,
but after some probing I located the egg chamber about in the middle of
the area. Many thanks to Karen and Tony for bringing our supplies. We
also had a crawl at about POA 10. The tracks were all over the place
and she disturbed a huge area. Linda U. and I were not able to find the
nest, but we marked it off with a "?" stake. Linda U., Janie L., & Betsy K.
Hatched on or about day 75.
Inventoried 8/20 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
115 un-hatched eggs
0 empty shells
115 total eggs
0/116= 0% hatch rate - 0% hatchling survival rate
Thursday, June
18 from Robbie White
Nest 32 was found at POA 6 & moved to POA 4. 110 eggs in the ground.
We also had 5 false crawls, 2 of which required much checking to locate
a possible nest. One false crawl also @ POA 4 ( definitely a different
crawl than the one who nested @ 4) was probed for nearly an hour. All
the right signs, just no eggs could be found even after Cyndi removes
several layers of sand. Only thing missing was a lot of thrown sand (
there was some), but a classic pit was there. A false crawl between POA
1 & 2 ( closer to POA 1) was investigated by Rick K, Janie Rich C,
Dan & Nickie H & me.. This crawl could be a nest, but the
track’s disappeared due to the windblown sand. We could not find
anything. Rich C. Dan & Nickie H. Cyndi & Robbie W. Assisted by
Janie & Rick K
Hatched on or about day 60.
Inventoried 8/20 (1 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
6 un-hatched eggs
104 empty shells
111 total eggs
104/111= 94% hatch rate - 93% hatchling survival rate
Friday, June 19
from Robbie White
Nest 33 Karen found it located at POA 23 just above high tide mark.
Relocated 132 eggs to an area just north of POA 23. Total of 133 eggs,
one taken for research. Karen N., Tony N.,
Robbie W. & Cyndi W.
Hatched on or about day 49.
Inventoried 8/10 (16 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
18 un-hatched eggs
114 empty shells
133 total eggs
114/133= 86% hatch rate - 74% hatchling survival rate
Friday, June 19
from Robbie White
Nest
34 was laid in a perfect spot by between POA 24 & POA 25, it was
left in situ, Tony pointed exactly to nest location and Cyndi found it
there with one probe. Cyndi W., Robbie W., Gina N., Tony N. &
Karen N.
Hatched on or about day 50.
Inventoried 8/11 (47 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
5 un-hatched eggs
122 empty shells
128 total eggs
122/128= 95% hatch rate - 59% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, June
20 from Michael Beach
Nest 35 just north of POA 4, another crawl to above the high tide line,
with small but well defined body pit. It took a lot of probing too, but
Jim Wolbrink finally found the eggs for Nest 35. One was taken for DNA
research and the nest was left in situ. A crawl at POA 9, we probed and
probed but could not find eggs so market with a question mark stake.
South of POA 4, we had another crawl to above the high tide line –
large, well defined double body pit - but could not find an egg chamber
despite well over an hour of probing, twice over the entire body pit
area and some enthusiastic digging into what turned out to be old ghost
crab holes. This was marked with a question mark stake.
Hatched on or about day
57.
Inventoried 8/19 (5 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
32 un-hatched eggs
46 empty shells
79 total eggs
46/79= 58% hatch rate - 52% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, June 21
from Janie Lackman
Nest 36 - Lisa called me at about 6:15am to let us know that there was
a turtle on the beach at POA 1. When we arrived she was in the narrow
area of water at POA 1 swimming back and forth and confused about how
to get back to the open ocean. She had quite a crawl last night/this
morning which included taking out the poles
for Nest 31 and climbing the dune that held Nest 7 and taking those
poles out as well.
There was an area of disturbance that looked like a classic body pit
just to the left of Nest 7 - It had little mounds of sand and ghost
crab holes. We watched the turtle until about 7am and then Lisa took
over the watch while the rest of us finished the walk. The turtle finally made it out to sea
and we came back to locate her nest. After about an hour of probing and
removing sand, we still had not been able to locate the nest. Lisa was
putting our existing nests together and found the tape from Nest 7
buried under the sand near the actual nest spot. We had already
examined this area and did not see enough moved sand although there was
broken vegetation. Once Lisa found the buried tape, we carefully probed
closer to Nest 7 and quickly located the nest - it was less than 2 feet
from Nest 7. Nest 36 was left in situ with one egg taken for research. Congratulations to Bob J. & Carlene R.
on their first nest. Bob J, Carlene R, Kay S,
Janie and Lisa C.
Hatched on or about day 60.
Inventoried 8/23 (1 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
8 un-hatched eggs
111 empty shells
120 total eggs
111/120= 92% hatch rate - 92% hatchling survival rate
Monday, June 22
from Janie Lackman
Nest 37 was located at POA 11 this
morning. 125 eggs were relocated to South of POA 4 with one egg
taken for research. Sandra Rice
Hatched on or about day 56.
Inventoried 8/20 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
2 un-hatched eggs
123 empty shells
126 total eggs
123/126= 98% hatch rate - 98% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
23 from Jessica Miller
Nest 38 was found at POA 11, almost right where Nest 37 was laid
yesterday. The crawl actually overlapped yesterday’s crawl. Janie and I
walked the eggs down to POA 4. There were 81 eggs laid and one was
taken for DNA, so 80 in the relocated nest. Jessica,
Sheila & Janie.
Hatched on or about day 58.
Inventoried 8/23 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
8 un-hatched eggs
72 empty shells
81 total eggs
72/81= 89% hatch rate - 89% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
23 from Cyndi White
Nest 39 south of POA 19 and relocated it north of POA 20. There
were two body pits. 141 eggs were relocated, in addition to one taken
for research. The nest was unusual, with a ridge on one side and no
scooped out area on the opposite side; this is the same pattern as nest
30, which was only 7 days ago, found on Tuesday just south of Rock
Beauty. Could this be the same mom nesting again? Merilyn and Calvin’s
granddaughter, Eilidh MacKenzie, biked ahead of us and found the
tracks. Calvin and Merilyn Smith, Eilidh
MacKenzie, Katherine Samples, Robbie and Cyndi White.
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 8/20 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
24 un-hatched eggs
117 empty shells
142 total eggs
117/142= 82% hatch rate - 82% hatchling survival rate
Thursday, June
25 from Janie Lackman
Nest 40 just south of POA 15 - Rock Beauty. Due to the heavy rain it
was difficult to read what little field signs were still left. There
was a fairly large area of disturbance that we assumed was the body
pit. The nest was located and 121 eggs were relocated to a small dune
in the same area. 1 egg was taken for research.
Merilyn S, Christina T, Rick K and Jane L.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried m/dd (20 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
20 un-hatched eggs
101 empty shells
122 total eggs
101/122= 83% hatch rate - 66% hatchling survival rate
Friday, June 26
from Cyndi White
Nest 41 was found at POA 23. We relocated 82 eggs at the same location,
just in the dunes, plus took another one for research. The tracks were
windblown, so we were lucky to find it without too much probing. This is what the nest looked like before
probing (except for about 6 probes).
The tracks were blown away. There was a crab hole, some dog tracks, and
a small mound behind the crab holes. We probed the crab hole, but the
nest was in the small mound, left from her flippers. Karen & Tony Natoli, Linda Urbanski, Kathy
Agee, Cyndi White [with an assist from
Rosemary W. and KC.]
Hatched on or about day 50.
Inventoried 8/18 (41 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
8 un-hatched eggs
74 empty shells
83 total eggs
74/83= 89% hatch rate - 40% hatchling survival rate
Friday, June
26
Nest 42 112 eggs, 8 predated by ghost crabs, two of these taken for
research, 104 relocated north of POA 2.
Jessica, Cameron, Kathy & friends.
Hatched on or about day 60.
Inventoried 8/28 (0 dead hatchlings)
8 broken (2 taken for research)
28 un-hatched eggs
76 empty shells
112 total eggs
76/112= 68% hatch rate - 68% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, June
27 from Betsy Koehler
Nest 43 was found at access 21, 122 eggs
relocated to a higher spot on a dune, 1 for research.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 8/23 (4 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
17 un-hatched eggs
105 empty shells
123 total eggs
105/123= 85% hatch rate - 82% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, June
27 from Betsy Koehler
Nest 44 was found at POA 23, 110 eggs
relocated nearby, 1 for research.
Hatched on or about day 50.
Inventoried 8/19 (1 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
40 un-hatched eggs
70 empty shells
111 total eggs
70/111= 63% hatch rate - 62% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, June
27 from Betsy Koehler
Nest 45 was found at the rocks between POA 26 and POA 27, 119 eggs
relocated to a dune at POA 23, 2 broken by crabs for DNA research. Michael, Lucky, Pat, Lisa, Sandy, and Betsy.
Inventoried 9/10 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
119 un-hatched eggs
0 empty shells
120 total eggs
0/120= 0% hatch rate - 0% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, June 28
from Judy Dayner
Nest 46 was found just south of POA 24; 129 eggs were relocated to a
small dune just north of access 24. One egg was taken for research. Jessica, Kelsey, Judy & Laura
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 8/21 (57 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
6 un-hatched eggs
123 empty shells
130 total eggs
123/130= 95% hatch rate - 51% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, June 28
from Judy Dayner
Nest 47 was found near POA 22; 130 eggs were moved to a higher spot on
a dune near POA 22. One egg was taken for research. Thanks to patrol
members Jessica M, Kelsey L, Laura M and
Judy D for finding and relocating, and to Janie L and Kay S for
bringing supplies.
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 8/21 (29 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
20 un-hatched eggs
110 empty shells
131 total eggs
110/131= 84% hatch rate - 62% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, June 28
from Judy Dayner
Nest 48 Cyndi and Robbie W. found this
nest near POA 20 well above the last high tide line. the only clue
being a single egg on the top of the sand. Left in situ near POA 20.
No Hatched after day 69.
Inventoried 9/05 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
101 un-hatched eggs
0 empty shells
102 total eggs
0/102= 0% hatch rate - 0% hatchling survival rate
Monday, June 29
from Janie Lackman
Nest 49 Located by Vicki L. at POA 12. 95 eggs were relocated to
N. of POA 4 with one egg taken for research.
Vicki ,Eliza, Jane and Janie.
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 8/26 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
3 un-hatched eggs
92 empty shells
96 total eggs
92/96= 96% hatch rate - 96% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
30 from Jessica Miller
Nest 50 was located at POA 13. The tracks disappeared into looser,
windblown sand. Janie was able to point out a possible body pit and
sure enough I found the chamber in that area.
Rick K. and I relocated 86 eggs a little higher up next to Nest 29.
1 eggs was taken for DNA.
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 8/27 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
9 un-hatched eggs
77 empty shells
87 total eggs
77/87= 88% hatch rate - 88% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday,
June 30 from Cyndi White
Nest 51 at POA 23 moved it back into the dunes. It was a classic crawl.
Someone must have seen her, because there was a stick upright about a
foot from the nest. We moved 124 eggs into the new nest and kept one
for research. Marilyn and Calvin Smith with
their granddaughter, Katherine Samples, Robbie and Cyndi White
Hatched on or about day 52.
Inventoried m/dd (59 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
11 un-hatched eggs
113 empty shells
125 total eggs
113/125= 90% hatch rate - 54% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, June
30 from Jessica Miller
Nest 52 was found between POA 1 and 2. Again, the sand was very blown
over and even though her track was lost, Janie could discern a body
pit. Rick K. found the chamber. Shelia C. and Janie relocated 122 eggs
. 1 was taken for DNA.
Hatched on or about day 58.
Inventoried 8/30 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
12 un-hatched eggs
110 empty shells
123 total eggs
110/123= 89% hatch rate - 89% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday, July
01 from Sandra Rice
Nest 53 was located at POA 28 and relocated to POA 24 by Karen &
Tony N, Margit R, and Sandra
R. 117 eggs were moved to the new nest, with one egg taken for
research. Thanks to Janie L. and Betsy K. for bringing supplies.
Hatched on or about day 50.
Inventoried 8/24 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
2 un-hatched eggs
115 empty shells
118 total eggs
115/118= 97% hatch rate - 97% hatchling survival rate
Thursday, July
02 from Robbie White
Nest 54 was found by Nickie, Dan and Rich at POA 5 and 102 eggs moved
to POA 4. Robbie W, Nickie H, Rich C.
Dan & H, & Cyndi W,
Hatched on or about day 53.
Inventoried 8/27 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
43 un-hatched eggs
59 empty shells
103 total eggs
59/103= 57% hatch rate - 57% hatchling survival rate
Thursday, July
02 from Robbie White
Nest 55 was found by Cyndi at POA 10 and we moved 137 eggs to POA 4. Mama came in , made a weird turn , came
coming and nested. With the nest found on the south end today, we are 6
ahead of 2013 on the same date. Robbie &
Cyndi W, Dan & Nickie H, & Rich C.
Hatched on or about day 57.
Inventoried 8/31 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
45 un-hatched eggs
92 empty shells
138 total eggs
92/138= 67% hatch rate - 67% hatchling survival rate
Thursday, July
02 from Janie Lackman
Nest 56 was located just South of POA 16. It was left in situ with one
egg taken for research. Janie L. Merilyn S,
Christina T, & Rick K .
We had several visitors with us this morning including Debbie &
Hannah S. Hannah is helping us with our trash logging project. Thanks Hannah (and mom, Debbie).
Hatched on or about day 57.
Inventoried 8/31 (33 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
10 un-hatched eggs
90 empty shells
101 total eggs
90/101= 89% hatch rate - 56% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, July
04 from Michael Beach
Nest 57 near POA 13. It was left in situ with one egg taken for DNA
research. Long in and out tracks were blown
away when they reached soft sand.
Fortunately Janie had seen mother turtle nesting the night before and
marked the body pit. It was still obviously visible though the tracks
near the nest were gone. Jim Wolbrink found the eggs with a little
probing. Michael Beach, Lucky, Pat Beach, Kim
Matthews, Karen Wolbrink, & Jim Wolbrink.
Hatched on or about day 56.
Inventoried 8/29 (3 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
70 un-hatched eggs
52 empty shells
123 total eggs
52/123= 42% hatch rate - 40% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, July 05
from Janie Lackman
Nest 58 was located at POA 3. Kay S found the nest. 87 eggs were
relocated to [ the north of ] POA 4. 1 egg was taken for research.
Hatched on or about day 52.
Inventoried 8/29 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
3 un-hatched eggs
84 empty shells
88 total eggs
84/88= 95% hatch rate - 95% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, July 05
from Janie Lackman
Nest 59 was located at POA 10. The turtle had walked up and beyond the
dunes before nesting in a front dune area.
The body pit was well defined with uprooted vegetation and other
classic signs. Carlene R found the nest. 102 eggs were relocated
to North of POA 4. 1 egg was taken for research.
Hatched on or about day 52.
Inventoried 8/29 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
8 un-hatched eggs
94 empty shells
103 total eggs
94/103= 91% hatch rate - 91% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, July 05
from Janie Lackman
Nest 60 was the trickiest one of the bunch this morning. She had dug a
nest and aborted it and then appeared to go back out. However, there was a possible body pit as well
as some ghost crab activity.
We probed a little and went on to deal with the other nests. Upon
re-examining the area after moving the other 2 nests, we found the
nest. It was a deep nest with 111 eggs relocated to the South of POA 4.
1 egg was taken for research. Carlene Rogan,
Bob Jordan, Kay Smith and Janie L.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 8/31 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
6 un-hatched eggs
105 empty shells
112 total eggs
105/112= 94% hatch rate - 94% hatchling survival rate
Monday, July 06
from Janie Lackman
Nest 61 was located this morning at POA 1. Kay found the nest. 115 eggs were relocated to a dune just
South of POA 2. One egg was taken for research.
Kay S, Vicki L, Margit R, and Janie L.
Hatched on or about day 59.
Inventoried 9/06 (13 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
50 un-hatched eggs
65 empty shells
116 total eggs
65/116= 56% hatch rate - 45% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, July
07 from Jessica Miller
Nest 62 was laid by a mama turtle who was
still on the beach when we got there!
She has a metal tag on her front left flipper, so it will be
interesting to see when and where she was tagged if Janie is able to
get that info after reporting the code to DNR. A flipper on her right
side was a little short and stumpy, which may have made it difficult
for her to nest... she made FOUR body pits,
with her eggs being in the last one. She was clearly on the beach for a
LONG time;
judging by her crawl I would guess 4 to 5 hours! Sheila C. found that
chamber and she and I relocated the eggs higher in the dune in the same
area. [101 eggs, 100 relocated, 1 held out for research]
Hatched on or about day 55.
Inventoried 0/03 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
13 un-hatched eggs
87 empty shells
101 total eggs
87/101= 86% hatch rate - 86% hatchling survival rate
Tuesday, July
07 from Jessica Miller
Nest 63 Rick K. found the chamber. Janie, and Sheila
relocated that nest into the dunes near other nests in the same area. [zone
1-N]
- [101 eggs, 100 relocated, 1 held out for
research]
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 9/02 (14 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
4 un-hatched eggs
96 empty shells
101 total eggs
96/101= 95% hatch rate - 82% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday July
8 from Judy Dayner
Nest 64 between POA 2
and POA 3. The mama left clear tracks and a distinct body pit. There were broken egg shells in the body pit,
as well as two large ghost crab holes.
Instead of probing the nest, Betsy and Judy dug with their hands near
the crab holes, and Judy located the eggs. We relocated 68 eggs to a
safer spot on a dune near POA 4, and we took the broken egg for DNA
research. Janie Lackman, Betsy Koehler, Judy
Dayner and Linda Urbanski.
Hatched on or about day 62.
Inventoried 9/d11 (0 dead hatchlings)
1 broken (egg taken for study)
8 un-hatched eggs
59 empty shells
68 total eggs
59/68= 87% hatch rate - 87% hatchling survival rate
Friday, July 10
from Debbie StJohn
Nest 65 was found at POA 7 and relocated to the “Turtle Nursery” at POA
4. One egg broken during probe, used for research. The remaining 88
eggs were then relocated. The nest was found by Debbie S. and relocated
with the help of Janie L. Cameron H,
Kathy H, and Debbie S. Thank you Robbie for getting our supplies.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 9/05 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
10 un-hatched eggs
78 empty shells
89 total eggs
78/89= 88% hatch rate - 88% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, July 12
from Janie Lackman
Nest 66 was located today at POA 8 by Sally W. on her first probe. 85
eggs were relocated to dune in the POA 4 area with one egg taken for
research. Kay S. Sally & Dick W, Janie L and Steve E. Special
thanks to Karen & Jim W for bring us supplies. Kay S. Steve E. Sally & Dick W.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 9/07 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
12 un-hatched eggs
73 empty shells
86 total eggs
73/86= 85% hatch rate - 85% hatchling survival rate
Monday, July 13
from Jessica Miller
Nest 67 was found by Hilary G. at POA 21. Poor mama turtle ran into a
pile of driftwood but continued around it to nest. Hilary and I
relocated it into the dunes in that area. 139 eggs in the hole and one
taken for research. MANY folks walked with us
this morning.
Never Hatched, lost to high tides.
Monday, July 13
from Jessica Miller
Nest 68 was found by Betsy K. at POA 22. She and Kelsey L. relocated
100 eggs into the dune area there next to all the other nests. One egg
was taken for DNA. Thanks to Betsy for getting supplies and Kelsey for
finishing the walk.
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 9/05 (6 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
72 un-hatched eggs
28 empty shells
101 total eggs
28/101= 27% hatch rate - 22% hatchling survival rate
Friday, July 15
from Janie Lackman
Nest 69 at POA 11 where the mama turtle left clear tracks in and out of
sea. A distinct body pit allowed Betsy to
use only 1 probe to locate the eggs;
Hurray for Betsy! We relocate 107 eggs to a dune near POA 4; we took
one egg for DNA research. Thanks, Janie, for going for supplies. Judy Dayner, Linda Urbanski, Betsy Koehler,
and Janie Lackman,
Hatched on or about day 52.
Inventoried 9/08 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
10 un-hatched eggs
97 empty shells
108 total eggs
97/108= 90% hatch rate - 90% hatchling survival rate
Thursday, July
16 from Cyndi White
Nest 70 at POA 3. She came in, did a loop
near the water, then took a long route to the dunes to lay her
eggs. Rich found the eggs, and we left it in situ, taking one egg for
research. We had quite a crowd with us today,
with many of them leaving before we took the picture! Rich
Combes, Dan & Nicki Hicks, Robbie & Cyndi White.
Inventoried m/dd (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
61 un-hatched eggs
0 empty shells
62 total eggs
0/62= 0% hatch rate - 0% hatchling survival rate
Friday, July 17
from Janie Lackman
Nest 71 was located at POA 6.
116 eggs were relocated to a safer location at POA#4 with one egg taken
for research. Debbie St. John, Cameron & Kathy Haught and Janie L.
Hatched on or about day 53.
Inventoried 9/11 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
7 un-hatched eggs
109 empty shells
117 total eggs
109/117= 93% hatch rate - 93% hatchling survival rate
Friday, July
17 from Tony Natoli
Nest 72 between POA 25 and POA 26. With
Brady's help we relocated 94 eggs further back in the same area.
Took 2 for research ,96 eggs total. Tony N,
Robbie W, Brady S, Karen N and Cyndi W (who missed the picture).
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 9/12 (40 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
2 egg taken for study
7 un-hatched eggs
87 empty shells
96 total eggs
87/96= 91% hatch rate - 49% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, July
18 from Betsy Koehler
Nest 73 just south of POA 24. The eggs were found quickly and 99 were
moved to a dune further away from the water, one kept for DNA research.
As we were walking quickly towards the mother’s tracks, we saw a
hatchling on the beach, going straight to the water. We looked behind
him and saw many, many tracks coming from what is now wild nest 74. Sandy C, Kay S, Janie, Lisa C and her Aunt
Sharon from Illinois, and Betsy K with my lucky probe stick.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 9/13 (12 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
4 un-hatched eggs
95 empty shells
100 total eggs
95/100= 95% hatch rate - 83% hatchling survival rate
Saturday, July
18 from Betsy Koehler
Nest 74 Wild nest, laid around the
beginning of the second week in May near POA 24. Hatched Saturday, July
18.
Hatched on or
about day 64
Inventoried 7/21 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
00 egg taken for study
34 un-hatched eggs
109 empty shells
143 total eggs
109/143 = 76% hatch rate - 76% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday, July
22 From Tony Natoli
Nest 75 just north of POA 24. High and dry, left in situ. One egg
pickled and bottled for research. Karen, Tony,
Jane & Linda with an assist from our photographer, Kim TN
Inventoried m/dd (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
52 un-hatched eggs
0 empty shells
53 total eggs
0/53= 0% hatch rate - 0% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday
July 29 from Tony Natoli
Nest 76 just south of POA
24. 98 eggs, 1 taken for research, 97 relocated further back. Karen, Kim, Tony, Linda, Jane.
Hatched on or about day 54.
Inventoried 9/24 (29 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
1 egg taken for study
16 un-hatched eggs
81 empty shells
98 total eggs
81/98= 83% hatch rate - 53% hatchling survival rate
Sunday, August 02 from
John Dayner
Nest 77 (a wild nest) Today as our team walked south, a family told us there was a hatchling on the beach, with tracks coming from near the rocks just north of POA 26. Someone had written TURTLE NEST and an arrow in the sand. A second hatchling was found digging out of the sand halfway down the beach. Both babies scurried to the sea. Kelsey dug where the second hatchling was found, but she found neither an egg shell nor any additional eggs. We don’t know how the second hatchling got buried, unless it fell into a hole or a ghost crab moved it. Lucky baby!
We found many hatchling tracks coming from a hole near the rocks, and a woman said she watched hatchlings emerge that morning.
We left the wild nest intact, and we set up poles and orange tape for Nest
77. We returned later with boards to prevent future hatchlings from falling in the holes between the rocks.
Patrol members were: Laura M, Kelsey L and Judy
D.
Hatched on or about day 51.
Inventoried 8/05 (0 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
0 egg taken for study
6 un-hatched eggs
83 empty shells
89 total eggs
83/89= 93% hatch rate - 93% hatchling survival rate
Wednesday, August 05
from Janie Lackman
Nest 78 (a wild nest) was located around POA 20 tonight by some tourists when it hatched just before sunset. Bob & Carlene were first on the scene to handle things and did a fantastic job with the tourists and the turtles. Prior to their arrival FI Security did an outstanding job watching the tourist and the hatchlings until turtle team was on the scene.
Hatched on or about day 50.
Inventoried 8/07 (1 dead hatchlings)
0 broken
0 egg taken for study
73 un-hatched eggs
73 empty shells
146 total eggs
73/146= 50% hatch rate - 49% hatchling survival rate
Summary
for 2015
