Tuesday, May 10, from Karen Natoli
Nest 01 was found by Jennifer Redmond, in Zone 1B, just south of POA 12 and left "in situ".
Emergence Date 7/22
73 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/25
Hatch Success 74.7%
Monday, May 11, from Kim Mathews
Nest 02 found in Zone 2A, North of POA 16, in front of CJFV. The nest was left in situ with one egg taken for research. She came ashore at high tide due to
having very few incoming tracks but left a nice outgoing track, big differential. Interesting note, the [top of] the egg chamber was very shallow, about 5"
deep.
Emergence Date 7/23
73 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/26
Hatch Success 25.8%
Wednesday, May 13, from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 03 in Zone 2B between POA 25 and POA 26 with a big differential in tracks. Left "in situ". Mama Loggerhead on beach this morning..
Emergence Date 7/16
64 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/19
Hatch Success 93.8%
Wednesday, May 13, from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 04 found south of POA 26 and North of POA 27. Big differential of tracks. Left "in situ".
Emergence Date 7/21
69 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/24
Hatch Success 73.5%
Thursday, May 14, from Karen Natoli
Nest 05 Zone 2B north of POA 31 in front of Casa Deluca and left in situ. (big track differential, thrown sand, body pit.).
Emergence Date 7/16
63 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/21
Hatch Success 89.3%
Monday, May 18, from Kim Mathews
Nest 06 in Zone 2A. at POA 23 and left in situ, one egg was take for research.
Emergence Date NA
75 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/01
Hatch Success 0.0%
Monday, May 18, from Missy Blair
Nest 07 just south of POA 27 this morning. There was very little or no differential in her tracks. I did find a large
body pit, a lot of thrown sand, and broken wrack.
Emergence Date 7/25
68 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/28
Hatch Success 6.0%
Tuesday, May 19, from Karen Natoli
Nest 08 just south of POA 30 and left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/05
Hatch Success 5.0%
Wednesday, May 20 from Kim Mathews
Nest 09 located POA 24 north, Momma laid her nest in the wrack line just above the high tide line. This nest was relocated directly back from the original
location to a safer area away from future king tides. 142 eggs was put in the new hole. One egg taken for research.
Emergence Date 7/18
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/21
Hatch Success 86.3%
Wednesday, May 20 from Kim Mathews
Nest 10 located at POA 20. This momma left quite a trail trying to decide where to nest and where to exit the beach. There were [the start of] two body pits
and what looked like she tried to start another one. The eggs were located not in the "fluff" but on the edge of the wrack in the second body pit.
Emergence Date N/A
75 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/02
Hatch Success 0.0%
Thursday, May 21 from Karen Natoli
Nest 11 was found today in Zone 2B, just south of POA 30. Due to eminent danger of the next high tide, 117 eggs were relocated to higher ground, just north
of POA 31. The storm out of the south, brings higher winds, which means higher tides then what we would normally have in May.
Emergence Date 7/21
61 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/24
Hatch Success 88.9%
Thursday, May 21, from Wendy Monroe
Nest 12 found with an easily identifiable body pit near POA 27s. The nest was right at the high tide mark, so it had to be moved further back to avoid being washed away. [One egg was
taken for research] and 136 eggs were relocated.
Emergence Date 7/22
62days of incubation
Inventoried 7/26
Hatch Success 97.0%
Friday, May 22 from Karen Natoli
Nest 13 Mickey M. found this nest just south of POA 25 and left it insitu.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/03
Hatch Success 0.0%
Friday, May 22 from Karen Natoli
Nest 14 was located today just south of POA 25 and left in situ. Thank you to The Moore's for their assist and Barclay for bringing the supplies. Would have
been cool to see all 3 turtles nesting last night, as they were all in the same vicinity.
Emergence Date 7/24
63 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/27
Hatch Success 60.6%
Friday, May 22 from Karen Natoli
Nest 15 found just south of POA 25 by Mickey M. and left it insitu. This was a big turtle and made a very deep nest chamber. Took a while to find it but
exemplifies the motto " Never surrender, Never give up"
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/03
Hatch Success 0.0%
Saturday, May 23 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 16 was located just north of POA 16, in the dune just past the wrack line. It was a textbook nest, with a large differential in tracks, classic body
pit, and easily found nest chamber. One egg was taken for research.
Emergence Date 7/26
64days of incubation
Inventoried 7/29
Hatch Success 45.0%
Saturday, May 23 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 17 was located at POA 23, directly in front of nest 6. Another textbook nest, great tracks, classic body pit, and easily found nest chamber. One egg
was taken for research.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/02
Hatch Success 0.0%
Saturday, May 23 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 18 Sited just south of POA 19, the young mama's tracks were partly washed out due to the heavy rain. There was almost no differential in the tracks,
she had at least 2-3 areas of likely body pits, and she wandered around the beach a ways. After a bit of fruitless probing, we went down to POA 23 to take care of that nest and
afterward, we returned to POA 19 to investigate further. Persistence and our good luck charm, Pebbles, paid off and we found the nest after a lengthy round of probing! We're guessing
she was a young, inexperienced mama, as 6 eggs were broken while she hid her nest and her tracks were fairly narrow. We used one of those eggs for the research vial. Whew! (we also found a beach Barbie nearby, so we had a little fun with her). The morning after the intense overnight lightening, thunder and rain brought 3 mamas onshore
to nest in Zone 2A. Many thanks to Dan for bringing 3 rounds of supplies and hanging in there while we worked the nests.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/02
Hatch Success 0.0%
Monday, May 25, from Pebbles Turbeville
Nest 019 Memorial Day 2020 gave us a colorful sunrise and Nest 019 just South of POA 1b. Momma turtle was rather talented and
made her nest in the buried stairway of a house. Due to the nest being in a homeowner's stairway, we relocated 109 eggs just south of 1b on a [seaward]
sloping dune. Thanks to Stacy, my partner at a social distance, who helped .and thanks to Dan for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date 7/28
64 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/31
Hatch Success 82.7%
Tuesday, May 26, from Karen Natoli
Nest 20 was located today just south of POA 1B and left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 0.0%
Tuesday, May 26, from Karen Natoli
Nest 21 was located today, at POA 23 by Mary Gnau and left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 0.0%
Tuesday, May 26, from Karen Natoli
Nest 22 was located today by Mary Gnau at POA 24 and left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/06
Hatch Success 0.0%
Wednesday, May 27 Nest 23 from Kim Mathews
Nest 23 was located between POA 23 & 24 and left in situ Thanks to Dan for bringing us supplies today. Kim M. and Linda S.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 0.0%
Wednesday, May 27 Nest 24 from Kim Mathews
Nest 24 was located at POA 24 and left in situ. Thanks to Dan for bringing us supplies today. Kim M. and Linda S.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 1.4%
Wednesday, May 27 Nest 25 from Kim Mathews
Nest 25 was located South of POA 24 and left in situ. Thanks to Dan for bringing us supplies today. Kim M. and Linda S.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/02
Hatch Success 0.0%
Thursday, May 28 from Wendy Monroe.
Nest 26 located at POA 19 South. Long crawl and classic body pit. Just missed momma turtle, went out at low tide about 30 min. before I got there. Left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/06
Hatch Success 0.0%
Thursday, May 28 from Sandy White
Nest 27 At POA 01b and left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/02
66 days of incubation
Inventoried 8//06
Hatch Success 34.9%
Thursday, May 28 from Wendy Monroe.
Nest 28 located near 15 South. Good differential. Left in situ. Thanks Tony Natoli for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date 8/03
67 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/06
Hatch Success 30.2%
Thursday, May 28 from Karen Natoli
Nest 29 found at POA 27 south just above last high tide wrack line. One egg taken for research and relocated remaining 144 eggs to higher ground south of POA 27.
Emergence Date 7/24
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/27
Hatch Success 98.6%
Thursday, May 28 from Karen Natoli
Nest 30 located north of POA 29 and left in situ.
Emergence Date 7/31
64 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 54.4%
Friday, May 29 from Tony Natoli
Nest 31 Mickey Mcghee found this nest south of POA 25. Took one egg for research and left the rest in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/07
Hatch Success 0.0%
Friday, May 29 from Tony Natoli
Nest 32 was found north of POA 26 by Pebbles T. and Tony N. also left in situ with one egg taken for research
.Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/07
Hatch Success 0.0%
Friday, May 29, from Karen Natoli
Nest PN01 A very different crawl just south of POA 28. Called DNR, sent photos and it's most likely a Leatherback
nest. That's the good news, the bad news is after many hours, we weren't able to locate the nest. It has been enclosed with 4 poles, to preserve the whole site. It's marked PN01
(possible nest) and if in 55 days or so, there are signs of hatching, it will get the next available number at that time. We know it's a nest, because the differential in track was
substantial and she didn't wander. There was also thrown sand, but Leatherbacks are large animals and their nests are much deeper then Loggerheads, and harder to locate the nest chamber
as a result. Anyway, time will tell, hopefully the nest will do well and we will witness some little Leatherback's on Fripp Island. Karen Natoli
Sunday, May 31, from Wendy Monroe
Nest 33 At POA 26 south I was very lucky to fill in for Megan G this morning Zone 2 b. Briefly got to see momma turtle heading
quickly out to sea after laying nest. One egg was used for research and nest left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/02
63 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/05
Hatch Success 20.0%
Monday, June 01, from Missy Blair
Nest 34 was found just south of POA 25. The nest was above the high tide line and left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Hatch Success 0.0%
Tuesday, June 02, from Karen Natoli
Nest 35 found just above last high tide at POA 28 south. Relocated 105 eggs to higher ground, POA 28 south alongside a stairway by Tony N.
Emergence Date 7/28
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/31
Hatch Success 88.6%
Tuesday, June 02, from Karen Natoli
Nest 36 found just above last high tide POA 26 south. Relocated 124 eggs directly back to higher ground POA 26 south by Mary G.
Emergence Date 8/04
63 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/07
Hatch Success 81.4%
Tuesday, June 02, from Karen Natoli
Nest 37 found today 6/2/20 POA 27 north and left in situ by Gayla T.
Emergence Date 7/29
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/01
Hatch Success 51.2%
Tuesday, June 02, from Karen Natoli
Nest 38 found by Karen N just above last high tide POA 27 south. Relocated 141 eggs to higher ground POA 27 south.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Hatch Success 0.0%
Tuesday, June 02, from Karen Natoli
Nest 39 found by Karen N. nice and high, left in situ, POA 27 south.
Emergence Date 7/31
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/05
Hatch Success 51.2%
Wednesday, June 03 from Kim Mathews
Nest 40 was laid at POA 23n just above the high tide line and wrack line. I relocated 135 eggs to a safer area, straight back from the original location.
Thanks to Dan for bringing the enclosure supplies and his wife a bottle of water.
Emergence Date 7/29
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/01
Hatch Success 89.7%
Wednesday, June 03 from Karen Natoli
Nest 41 was located just north of POA 12. Ghost crab hole in nest, dug down, shallow nest. Located in low, low area, relocated 88 eggs to higher ground, to a sloping seaward side of a
dune, just north of original location.
Emergence Date 7/29
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/01
Hatch Success 92.1%
Thursday, June 04, from Wendy Monroe
Nest 42 was found at the high tide line near POA 24 N . The nest was moved further back in the dunes. Out of the 128 eggs laid, 124 eggs were moved, 1 used
for research, and 3 were broken. Thank you Gayla for bring supplies and helping in digging the hole and staking the nest.
Emergence Date 7/29
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/01
Hatch Success 92.1%
Thursday, June 04, from Karen Natoli
Nest 43 was found today 6/4/20, just south of POA 27. It was laid very low and in eminent danger of next high tide, so 122 eggs were relocated to a Seward side of a sloping dune, just
south of POA 27. Thank you Deb for your assistance in relocating the eggs.
Emergence Date 7/29
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/01
Hatch Success 56.0%
Friday, June 05 from Mickey Mcghee
Nest 44 found south of POA 15 by Mickey Mcghee. Above high tide line and left in situ. Thanks to Barclay for bringing nest supplies.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/14
Hatch Success 60.9%
Saturday, June 06 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 45 was found just south of POA 15 and south of the Beach Club access. Narrow tracks led to a classic body pit; nest was laid above the high tide line
and was left in situ. One egg was taken for research.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 16.9.n%
Saturday, June 06 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 46 presented some challenges. She nested well above the high tide line. We found one broken egg at the top of the chamber
(was dry) which was used for research. Nest was left in situ at POA 18s.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15d
Hatch Success 0.0%
Saturday, June 06 from Gayla Thomas
Nest 47 was found just north of POA 14. Momma must have just left the beach. One egg was broken during the probing, which I took for DNA sample. Nest as left in situ. Thanks for Pebbles
help brings supplies.
Emergence Date 8/07
62 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/10
Hatch Success 57.6%
Saturday, June 06 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 48 had a clear set of tracks leading up to a well defined body pit, in between two other marked nests, south of POA 19. A small field of broken eggs
was found near the body pit, but no ghost crab hole was present. We took one of the broken eggs for research and left the nest in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 0.0%
Saturday, June 06 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 49 lust south
of POA 23, above the high tide line. There was a ghost crab hole near the nest, but no casualties. One egg was taken for research and the nest was marked off and left in situ. As an
aside, on top of nearby nest 6, we found a lone reptile egg (either snake or terrapin) just sitting on top of the nest.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 0.0%
Saturday, June 06 Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 50 Just south of POA 25. 131 eggs, of which 7 were broken and 124 were relocated.
Emergence Date 8/01
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 77.0%
Saturday, June 06 Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 51 Just south of POA 25. 135 eggs, 7 were damaged, and 128 were relocated, with Donna digging up the eggs, and Karen and Dave relocating them adjacent
to Nest 50.
Emergence Date 8/01
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 79.8%
Saturday, June 06 Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 52 South of POA 24, another lovely set of turtle tracks was observed, leading up to a classic body pit which was blissfully laid above the high tide
line. The chamber was quickly found (thank goodness!), marked, left in situ and one egg was taken for research just as Z2B was wrapping up all of their activity. Barbie is very glad to
have the next couple of days off. A big thank you to Carrie and Don Gibson for running up and down Tarpon all morning.
Emergence Date 8/12
67 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 0.7n%
Monday June 08 from Kim Mathews
Nest 53 was located at POA 23. It was laid in a low, flat area in the tide wash zone of future high tides. 126 eggs were relocated back on a seaward facing
side of a dune.
Emergence Date N/A
N/A days of incubation
Inventoried 8/16
Hatch Success 76.3%
Monday June 08 from Kim Mathews
Nest 54 was located at POA 25. It was also laid in a low, flat area near the wrack line, in the tide wash zone of future high tides. 102 eggs were relocated
on a seaward facing side of a dune as well.
Emergence Date 8/01
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/04
Hatch Success 95.1.n%
Monday June 08 from Kim Mathews
Nest 55 was locate POA 29n in the wrack line. 102 eggs were relocated to a safer area POA 28s on a seaward facing side of a dune also.
Emergence
Date 8/06
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/09
Hatch Success 97.0%
Tuesday, June 09 from Karen Natoli
Nest 56 laid below the wrack line near POA 18. Mary G. located and then relocated the nest to higher ground at POA 18 .129 total eggs laid and 127 eggs were relocated.
Emergence Date 8/07
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/10
Hatch Success 93.7%
Tuesday, June 09 from Gayla Thomas
Nest 57 just north of POA 28 presented with a few challenges and questions. The track differential was not much longer than an hour, 2 at best, in her quest
for nest site, she had hit the rocks, crawled over a dune, made a few turns, tore up the dune and grasses and totally ran over nest 39's marker and
enclosure. It appeared she had dug and might have nested right alongside the previous nest, to the side, or possible not at all due to brief visit. The area was thoroughly examined,
only area that had a body pit area to the side of a rock, significant torn vegetation and some thrown sand had potential. The stick marking the center of nest 39 was still intact, and
far enough away, I felt secure that there would be no damage or confusion with previous nest chamber. Chamber was located, one egg taken for DNA research and nest was left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/06
58
days of incubation
Inventoried 8/09
Hatch Success 87.9%
Tuesday, June 09 from Karen Natoli
Nest 58 was found atop an escarpment just north of POA 01B. After investigating the rest of the dune line and seeing how it's
been cut away by the tide, I decided to relocate 136 eggs to a seaward side of a sloping dune just south of POA 1B. Thank you Kay for bringing
supplies.
Emergence Date 8/02
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/05
Hatch Success 75.9%
Wednesday June 10 from Kim Mathews
Nest 59, was located at POA 24, it was laid in low, flat area in the tide wash zone, Relocated 128 eggs to a seaward facing sloping dune straight back from original
location.
Emergence Date 8/03
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/06
Hatch Success 82.3%
Wednesday June 10 from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 60, South of POA 25 below high tide in front of
sand fencing and relocated 110 eggs directly behind and above the HT line.
Emergence Date 8/04
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/07
Hatch Success 48.2%
Wednesday June 10 from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 61, North of POA 27. Left insitu.
Emergence Date 8/05
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/08
Hatch Success 91.2%
Wednesday June 10 from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 62, N of POA 29, Large differential in tracks and
defined body pit, left insitu. Thank you Dan Mathews for supplies, water, and being so kind, always.
Emergence Date 8/09
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/12
Hatch Success 6.6%
Thursday, June 11, from Wendy Monroe
Nest 63 found above high tide line at POA 21 south. Nest was probed and located by Wendy Monroe and was safely moved back to the dunes by Deb Rubenstein. 123 eggs were moved and 1 egg
was used for research.
Emergence
Date 8/06
56n
days of incubation
Inventoried 8/09
Hatch Success 91.1%
Thursday, June 11, from Karen Natoli
Nest 64 Found by Karen N. just north of POA 25 below the mean high tide line. Relocated 125 eggs straight back to the face of a small dune above the mean high tide line.
Emergence Date 8/03
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/06
Hatch Success 85.9%
Friday, June 12 from Wendy Moore
Nest 65 was found this morning just North of POA 12. Momma had just laid her eggs and was making her way back into the water as we came upon her. She laid the nest way up in the dunes
so the nest was left in situ. She really disguised her nest but success after a lot of probing and help from Micki (who found the egg chamber). Special thanks to Micki, Karen and
Barclay and her niece Campbell for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date 8/10
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/13
Hatch Success 42.1%
Sunday, June 14, from Nancy Wingenbach
Nest 66 south of POA 15 and a little south of the access from the beach club. Called for help from north, Ellen found the nest a little over from the hole I
started and we moved the sand a little and found the first egg - felt like the nest chamber was relatively close to the top. However, as eggs were uncovered, we found the nest was deep
with 144 eggs, none broken. Took the first egg and used it for DNA. Moved all 143 to an area south of the beach club. Thanks to Jen and Barb for supplies.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 8/19
Hatch Success 0.0%
Tuesday, June 16, from Tony Natoli
Nest 67 Located at POA 27 north One egg taken for the DNA research project the rest left in situ. Tagged and flagged with the considerable help of Kay Z.
Emergence Date 8/08
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Hatch Success 92.5%
Tuesday, June 16, from Karen Natoli
Nest 68 found by Karen N. at POA 31 north. Kay Z. brought "sticks and stuff". We did run her ragged today.
Emergence
Date 8/06
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/09
Hatch Success 91.3%
Wednesday, June 17, from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 69 at POA 26. Came in, went up to rocks, on her way back found a perfect spot with soft sand . Nest left insitu. Thank
you Dan for supplies and Kim for pounding stakes. 1 egg taken for genetic study. Loved my Beautiful Cool morning and Beautiful View.
Emergence Date 8/10
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/16
Hatch Success 73.1%
Thursday, June 18 from Wendy Monroe
Nest 70 was located near high tide line at POA 22 S. Nest was relocated to higher and safer grounds in the dunes. 116 eggs were relocated with the help of
Pebbles T. 3 eggs were broken from probing, one of the was used for research. Thanks Pebbles for helping relocate and Tony N for bringing
supplies.
Emergence Date 8/10
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/13
Hatch Success 88.2%
Thursday, June 18 from Karen Natoli
Nest 71 just south of POA 26 and left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/10
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/13
Hatch Success 68.6%
Thursday, June 18 from Karen Natoli
Nest 72 located south of POA 26 and left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/08
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Hatch Success 51.8%
Friday, June 19 from Karen Natoli
Nest 73 was found in wrack
line south of POA 30. No suitable place to relocate to in that area. While it's not encouraged to move a nest too far away from its original location, there was little choice, as there
are a lot of rocks and no sand to speak of there. As a result, 128 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a dune, just north of POA 29. Thank you Tony for helping move eggs and
bringing supplies and thank you Barney for doing guard duty. Isn't he too cute!
Emergence Date 8/08
50 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/14
Hatch Success 97.6%
Saturday, June 20, from Donna Reichle
Nest 74 was located in Zone 2B just south of POA 26 by Team Reichle. The nest was located at the wrack line and needed to be relocated above the high-tide
line. It truly was a team effort, as Dave's probe located the nest and Donna dug up the 110 eggs while he dug a new nest. While she sacrificed an egg for the DNA analysis, Dave
relocated the eggs in the new nest. Team Pickens, Heather and Rob, brought supplies pronto, and their help was much appreciated. We enjoyed the company of the Pickens family, new Fripp
residents, as they observed all the activity while maintaining Covid-19 protocol. Sharing this amazing phenomenon with them, especially with their young son, was a special reward on
this beautiful morning!
Emergence Date 8/09
50 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/12
Hatch Success 90.0%
Sunday, June 21 from Jennifer Redmond
Nest 75 located just south of POA 13. Mama did a good job and had a nice clean in and out. It took just a few probes to find the nest. The nest was below
the rack line so I relocated to the dunes just south of original nest. 121 eggs carefully moved to the new location, 1 egg taken for DNA research.
Emergence Date N/A
N/A days of incubation
Inventoried 8/29
Hatch Success 95.0%
Sunday, June 21 from Karen Natoli
Nest 76 just north of POA 25. She crashed through nest 64 in the interim. 126 eggs were relocated to a seaward sloping dune
directly back from original location. Thank you Pebbles for relocating the eggs, that was a big help. Thanks Barb for bringing supplies and Dino couldn't resist the photo op.
Emergence Date 8/08
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Hatch Success 87.6%
Sunday, June 21 from Jane Marquart
Nest 77 was located right next to the POA 16 access walkway so there were many footsteps over her tracks entering the area. It took a while, but I finally
located the chamber. At first I thought it was an old crab hole because it took a pretty good detour about 8-10 inches down but the sand was still soft so just followed the soft sand to
the chamber. These ladies are getting very sly, and certainly having fun with the wrack. 1 egg taken for DNA, nest left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried
8/30
Hatch Success 94.1%
Sunday, June 21 from Jennifer Redmond
Nest 78 just north of POA 16. That mama went up 2 small hills. Her incoming and outgoing tracks were almost on top of each other. Also left in
situ.
Emergence Date 8/11
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/14
Hatch Success 61.3%
Monday, June 22, from Kim Mathews
Nest 79 found by Missy at POA 26-N in the wrack line. 120 eggs were relocated to a seaward facing dune back from original location safe from future high
tides.
Emergence Date 8/12
51 days of incubation
Inventoried8/15
Hatch Success 91.7%
Monday, June 22, from Kim Mathews
Nest 80 was found by Kim at POA 25-s. Since it was also laid in the current wrack line, in a low flat area, 122 eggs were relocated to a seaward facing dune
beside the POA 25 crossover. Thanks to Dan for bringing enclosure supplies to us.
Emergence Date 8/12
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 70.7%
Monday, June 22, from Mickey Mcghee
Nest 81 Walking zone 1a for my cool chic friend Pebbles this morning, I had an unusual nest. It is located directly in front of POA 6 but down in the sand
bar. Everyone that is familiar with the beach knows this seems like a country mile from everywhere. Just a little above where she dropped her eggs
(93 of them) , there is dry sand and dunes that may keep them dry. So Karen dug a hole for me and I relocated the eggs and now it will be a watch and pray
that they will be protected and make it back to the ocean.
Nest lost to storm Isaias
Monday, June 22 from Stacey Galster
Nest 82 POA 15S. The nest was on the rack line so 133 eggs were moved straight back to a seaward facing dune. Thanks to Karen for helping me, Kim for giving me the opportunity, and Dan
for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date 8/09
48 days of incubation
Inventoried m8/12
Hatch Success 94.7%
Wednesday, June 24 from Gayla Thomas
Nest 83 Grateful to fill in for Katherine this morning and patrol Zone 1B. The odds were in my favor as momma 83 chose a lovely spot in the dunes south of
POA 13. Nest chamber was found right at the top/seaward aspect of the dune and was left in situ, with a single egg taken for DNA sample. Momma was probably as pleased with herself, as I
was with her choice spot, the hatchlings will have a direct path down a dune "staircase" right toward the ocean during later tides. Thanks to Dan for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date 8/13
50 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/16
Hatch Success 95.3%
Wednesday, June 24, from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 84 was located just South of POA 25. A determined mama plowed through Nest 34 and laid her nest above high tide line . Repaired area and tape of enclosure of nest 34 and left nest
84 insitu. 1 egg for genetics.
Emergence Date 8/15
52 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/18
Hatch Success 84.8%
Wednesday, June 24, from Linda Sigafoos
Nest 85 was located just South of POA 27 This nest was below high tide line and relocated directly behind on an incline 1 egg was broken, used for genetic
sample and relocated 97 eggs. Thank you Dan Mathews for supplies.
Emergence Date 8/12
49 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 90.8%
Thursday, June 25 from Karen Natoli
Nest 86 was located just north of POA 26 in the wrack line. Relocated 91 eggs directly back to a Seward facing dune at POA 26 north.
Emergence Date 8/112
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 58.6%
Thursday, June 25 from Wendy Monroe
Nest 87 was found South of POA 23 in the wrack line. 103 eggs were moved to safer grounds in the dunes. One additional egg was used for research purposes.
One of the relocated eggs was elongated and [may have] had 2 embryos, so we may be having a 2 headed baby.
Emergence Date 8/11
47 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/14
Hatch Success 76.9%
Thursday, June 25 from Gayla Thomas
Nest 88 at POA 22 south nested right in the rack line. Relocated 120 out of 122 eggs to seaward face of a dune, higher and drier. Thanks to Tony for digging nest and bringing
enclosure.
Emergence Date 8/12
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 67.2%
Thursday, June 25 from Pebs Turbeville
Nest 89 North of POA 21. It was in the wrack line so moved to higher location in the dunes. Dino my summer 2020 mascot with 89.
Emergence Date 8/16
52 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/19
Hatch Success 94.7%
Friday, June 26 from Karen Natoli
Nest 90 was found today at POA 27 in wrack line. Relocated 107 eggs directly back to a seaward facing dune in the same area. She exited over her nest
chamber making it a little trickier today! Thank you Tony for your Fripp Island CSI skills in examining the crawl and figuring out which way she was facing! Oh, and also for helping
your wife move the eggs. Thank you Barclay for bringing supplies and helping to enclose the nest.
Emergence Date 8/13
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/16
Hatch Success 83.4%
Friday, June 26 from Mickey Mcghee
Nest 91 located at POA 24 south by Mickey. I moved 86 eggs and a tiny egg that I had never seen up to higher dune. Thank you Barclay for bringing nest
supplies.
Emergence Date 8/16
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/19
Hatch Success 36.7%
Friday, June 26 from Mickey Mcghee
Nest 92 located by Mickey at POA 25 north and was moved by Karen and Barclay to a higher dune. Barclay helped Karen dig a new spot and relocate 120 eggs. So
not only was Barclay our supply support, but she was essential in getting our nest moved. Thank you for your hard work today and thank you
Karen for helping me out.
Emergence Date 8/12
47 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 95.0%
Saturday June 27, from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 93 was laid in the flats, just above the wrack line at POA 25n. Cesar probed and discovered the nest chamber in one probe! Barbie was very impressed. After sacrificing one egg to the vial, 117 eggs were relocated directly back to the seaward sloping dune and Cesar as rewarded with a crab appetizer.
Emergence Date 8/12
46 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Hatch Success 86.4%
Saturday June 27, from Donna Reichle
Nest 94 at POA 27 north. The nest was laid below the high-tide line and needed to be relocated further up below the rocks adjacent to yesterday's Nest 90
location. 108 eggs were relocated and number 109 was sacrificed for the DNA analysis, .Many thanks to Team Pickens, Heather, Rob, and Robert, for bringing supplies...and Team Barbie for
checking on us and also monitoring ghost crab activity on previous nests. And, as always, to Karen for her support during the patrol.
Emergence Date 8/13
47 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/16
Hatch Success 95.3%
Sunday, June 28
Nest 95 at POA 26 north. Below the mean high tide line. Relocated 132 eggs directly (more or less) back to an area with a slope to the sea. Egg 133 was sacrificed for the DNA research
project. Karen N., Nancy W. and Megan G.
Emergence Date 8/15
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/18
Hatch Success 96.9%
Sunday, June 28
Nest 96 laid on the sandbar off POA 01b south.139 eggs. 138 eggs relocated to the main beach off POA 01b. 1 egg for the research project. Ellen F. and Jennifer R.
Emergence Date 8/14
47 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/17
Hatch Success 92.0%
Sunday, June 28
Nest 97 located by Ellen F. at POA 01b. Left in situ.
Emergence Date N/A
lost to storm tide.
Monday, June 29 from Pebbles Turbeville
Nest 98 just South of POA 1B and relocated in higher Southern dune since Momma turtle left the nest in the wrack line. Thanks to Stacy for your assistance
at a distance and Dan with supplies.
Emergence Date 8/20
52 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/23
Hatch Success 95.2%
Monday, June 29 Mickey Mcghee
Nest 99 around the bend from POA 31 where I thought it would surely get washed away. I moved 102 eggs a little North, still South of POA 31 but higher
up.
Emergence Date 8/19
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/22
Hatch Success 89.4%
Tuesday. June 30
Nest 100 Mary G. found it with her first probe north of POA 17. Took one egg for research and left the rest in situ.
Emergence Date 8/20
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/3
Hatch Success 80.9%
Wednesday, July 01 from Kim Mathews
Nest 101 was located at POA 20n, the body pit was just above the current high tide line in a low flat area of the beach. This momma made the typical body pit with a BIG mound of fluff, making easy to locate the egg chamber. 91 eggs were relocated behind the original location on a seaward facing dune.
Thanks to Dan for bringing me enclosure supplies.
Emergence Date 8/19
49 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/22
Hatch Success 55.4%
Friday, July 03 from Karen Natoli
Nest 102 was found today by Mickey M. POA 26 south, it was laid in low area, so 67 eggs were relocated directly
back, to higher ground. Thank you Wendy and Bill for helping to relocate the eggs for nest 102. Thank you Barclay for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date 8/20
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/23
Hatch Success 80.8%
Friday, July 03 from Karen Natoli
Nest 103 was found today, POA 27 south, she attempted to nest in a fabulous spot, next to nest 29, she dug a hole,
but found a rock. Then she headed back towards the water and laid in a low spot. So, 115 eggs were relocated directly back to a higher spot in same area.
Emergence Date 8/20
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/23
Hatch Success 83.6%
Saturday, July 04 from Donna Reichle
Nest 104 at POA 25 just south of the boardwalk. Donna read the body pit right and managed to locate the egg chamber on her second probe...her first "find"
of this season. As the nest was located in the wrack line, it needed to be relocated further up above the high-tide line. While Donna dug up the 107 eggs, Dave
excavated a new nest in a safer location. All 107 eggs were intact, so one had to be broken for the DNA analyses. Thanks to Heather, Rob, and Robert Pickens for bringing supplies
for us to mark and secure the nest.
Emergence Date 8/20
47 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/23
Hatch Success 59.8%
Saturday, July 04 from Vanessa Penaherrera
Nest 105 at POA 21n on this hot, windless, buggy morning. Mother turtle decided to dig her nest in the wrack line and throw sand and wrack to cover her nest
(it was well disguised). The old, buried wrack created air pockets which mimicked nest chambers. After probing and digging and probing some more, we finally came up with a wet probe
tip! Barbie was hot and sweaty when 136 eggs were done being moved directly back to the seaward facing dune. Two eggs were broken while probing, which were slid into the vial for
research. Thank you, Heather for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried m/dd
Hatch Success nn.n%
Sunday, July 05, from Gayla Thomas
Nest 106 Found just south of POA 25, momma had crawled directly to the high tide line and rack, and into a slight low lying area of soft sand. She left a beautiful angelic body pit,
turned and crawled right back into the surf, efficiently using her energy to lay 122 eggs. I found the nest (and 3 eggs) with my third probe. Nancy W helped dig the relocation nest
while Barb Anton brought enclosure supplies.
Emergence Date 8/28
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 79.5%
Sunday, July 05 from Nancy Wingenbach
Nest 107 at POA 21, Two wonderful ladies flagged me down. They thought there was a turtle nest right behind a tent. After
checking in front of the tent and finding tracks, I realized that I had missed it the first time and found the nest with 144 eggs, 7 of which were broken (so sad). Moved the nest up to
seaward sloping dune and finished just in time. Couldn’t have done it without Gayla and Ross and Barb Anton (she was really busy this morning).
Emergence Date 8/23
49 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/26
Hatch Success 71.1%
Sunday, July 05, from Ellen Faw
Nest 108 on the sandbar. 99 eggs relocated (through the deep tidal pool) to the dunes south of POA 01B.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried m/dd
Hatch Success nn.n%
Sunday, July 05, from Ellen Faw
Nest 109 POA 01B south. Jennifer Redmond found the nest and relocated 102 eggs above the mean high tide line.
Emergence Date 8/25
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/28
Hatch Success 90.2%
Sunday, July 05, from Ellen Faw
Nest 110 found by Jennifer Redmond and left in situ at the rock line just north of POA 01B. Mom went up a steep grade to get her nest in a safe
place. What a trooper Barb Anton is a rock star having to bring us first a bucket and returning after the festivities on the south side to bring us 3 enclosures. Thank you
Barb.
Emergence Date 8/28
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 78.5%
Monday, July 06 from Pebs Turbeville
Nest 111 was located this morning South of POA 01B during the downpour by Pebbles. Called for assistance at a distance so zone 1 partner, Stacy came to the
rescue. 112 eggs were in the nest but 109 were relocated to a higher dune, 3 were broken by a crab. Stacy had fun fighting the crab for eggs. Thanks to Dan for bringing
supplies.
Emergence Date 8/24
49 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/27
Hatch Success 86.2%
Monday, July 06 from Kim Mathews
Nest 112 was located at POA 24s by Kim. It was laid in the low, flat part of the South end beach just above the current wrack line. I called my South end
zone partner Missy for help. We relocated 112 eggs to a seaward facing dune behind the original location.
Emergence Date 8/21
46 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/24
Hatch Success 96.4%
Monday, July 06 from Kim Mathews
Nest 113 was located between POA 23 & 24 by Kim just above the current wrack line, in the low, flat area of the beach as well. Missy relocated 102 eggs
to POA 24n on a good seaward facing dune.
Emergence Date 8/19
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/22
Hatch Success 90.2%
Monday, July 06 from Kim Mathews
Nest 114 was located at POA 19s by Kim. It was laid in the low, flat area of the beach, just above the current high tide & wrack lines and in the wash
zone of future high tides. I relocated 92 eggs back from the original location on a seaward facing dune also. Thanks to Dan for bringing us enclosure supplies, we kept him busy this
morning.
Emergence Date 8/23
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/26
Hatch Success 45.1%
Tuesday, July 07 from Gayla Thomas
Nest 115 at POA 15 North laid too close to the high tide lines, a few more yards she would have found the dunes. 108 eggs where relocated to a seaward face of dune directly back. The
rain, even though I had the bucket covered, was coming down fast and furious, rinsing the eggs, I have to hope it was holy water drops. One egg was used for DNA sample. Tracks indicated
she was possibly a small, younger turtle and the eggs seemed slightly smaller as well. Thank you to Kay for bringing enclosure supplies.
Emergence Date 8/28
52 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 92.6%
Tuesday, July 07 from Mary Gnau
Nest 116 Mary G. located it at POA 22 this morning in a pouring rainstorm that lasted for several hours (still raining as of 10:00 am). Turtle had laid her
eggs in a large depression below the wrack line. Relocated 64 eggs the to higher ground at the base of a sand dune. Thank you Kay for bringing the supplies in the storm.
Emergence Date 8/27
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/30
Hatch Success 75%
Wednesday, July 08, from Linda Sigafoos
Nest, 117, at POA 25 Still on he beach at dawn. Nest left insitu and 1 egg taken for genetic testing.
Emergence Date 8/25
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/28
Hatch Success 82.0%
Thursday, July 09, from Karen Natoli
Nest 118 at POA 23s. High and dry and left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/26
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/29
Hatch Success 37.7%
Thursday, July 09, from Wendy Monroe
Nest 119 at POA 15s, was probed and found by Gayla Thomas along the second wrack line. Large turtle crawl and deep nest
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 9/17
Hatch Success 0.0%
Thursday, July 09, from Karen Natoli
Nest 120 at POA 23n. Again high and dry and left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/28
50 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 78.1%
Thursday, July 09, from Wendy Monroe
Nest 121 POA Beach Club access, was found by me at high tide wrack. The deep nest was found way left of the body pit and 130 eggs were relocated further
back in the dunes. 1 egg sacrificed for research. Thank you Gayla for digging a nice hole.
Emergence Date 8/28
50 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 70.9%
Thursday, July 09, from Wendy Monroe
Nest 122 at PA 17s was probed and found by Sandy White. Shallow nest safely back in dunes, left in situ.
Emergence Date 8/28
50 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 89.6%
Friday, July 10 from Karen Natoli
Nest 123 was located at POA 25 south below the mean high tide line.69 eggs were relocated with Tony's help straight back to high ground. 70th egg taken for research. Thanks to Barclay
for bringing a smile along with the necessary supplies.
Emergence Date N/A
N/A days of incubation
Inventoried 8/21
Hatch Success 0.0%
racoon depredation
Friday, July 10 from Pebbles Turbeville
Nest 124 at POA 25n in the wrack line. Relocated 107 eggs directly back to a seaward facing dune in the same area (Karen's phrase). It looked like the Mom did 360s as a body pit so difficult to locate but Tony helped. Thank you Tony for helping with relocation process and Barclay for bringing
supplies. Barney filled in for Dino today.
Emergence Date 8/25
46 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/28
Hatch Success 74.0%
Sunday, July 12 from Pebbles Turbeville
Nest 125 Mickey was subbing in Zone 1b and came to assist with relocation off the sand bar. Relocated to a seaward dune south of POA 01B. She had 80 eggs
but 78 were relocated and one was taken for DNA. Dino made it back for the picture. Thanks to Barb for delivering the supplies.
Emergence Date N/A
N/A days of incubation
Inventoried m/dd
Hatch Success nn.n%
Monday, July 13 from Missy Blair
Nest 126 was found just north of POA 27. It was a typical nest with definite body pit and thrown sand. Momma laid nest in a sunken area close to wrack line so I relocated 72 eggs closer
to the rocks.
Emergence Date 8/28
46 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 61.6%
Monday, July 13 from Missy Blair
Nest 127 was found by Kim Matthews just south of POA 25. At first glance it looked like a false crawl because there was no pronounced body pit and no differential in the tracks but a
visitor said that he saw the momma last night. Since momma turtle nested in a low lying flat area in the wrack line 127 eggs were relocated to a safer area.
Emergence Date 8/26
44 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/29
Hatch Success 82.8%
Tuesday, July 14 from Tony Natoli
Nest 128 just past POA 25s below the mean high tide line. Relocated 108 eggs further back and close to the revetment. the 109th egg was taken for research. Many thanks to Kay Z. for all
of her assistance. and Karen N. for keeping me honest. TN
Emergence Date 8/28
45 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Hatch Success 72.4%
Wednesday, July 15 from Kim Mathews
Nest 129 was laid near the Beach Club Access at the pink hut. Since it was laid beside the BC beach access and there was already a
huge crab hole at the body pit, I relocated 140 eggs behind the original location up in the dune area. Thanks to Dan for bringing me enclosure supplies.
Emergence Date 9/01
48 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/04
Hatch Success 78.7%
Saturday, July 18 from Donna Reichle
Nest 130 at POA 26n. The nest was quite deep. Dave's probe located the nest and, as it was located beneath the high tide line, needed to be relocated. While
Donna dug up 102 eggs, Dave dug a new nest, high up near the rocks and away from the nearby boardwalk. As 5 eggs were broken, one of them was taken for the
DNA analysis and the remaining 97 placed into the new nest. Thanks to Team Pickens, Heather, Rob, and Robert, for bringing supplies.
Emergence Date 9/03
47 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/06
Hatch Success 80.3%
Sunday, July 19 from Nancy Wingenbach
Nest 131 at POA 24n. Saw the tracks and followed them up to the body pit. Gayla hadn't had any activity on her stretch and offered to help. As I started
probing a couple of areas that looked like a body pits, a little guy about 8 asked if he could help. I said sure from a "social distance" and then I
explained what I was doing and why and he surveyed the area from a distance. Then, he pointed to a little area and said "I bet the nest is there". Sure enough this little turtle
whistler was right. I probed and immediately found the spot. He watched the whole process from the initial dig to the movement of the eggs. Gayla and I .debated but decided the initial
nest would be in danger in the higher tides. Gayla dug the hole for the eggs as I counted with Wyatt's help (he was still at a distance from me). Moved the eggs to the new site,
relocated the eggs and covered the hole. Barb Anton came to bring supplies and we had Wyatt hand me supplies piece by piece. So, when the marker went up, I included "WB" on the marker.
Thanks to Gayla (she is amazing) and to Barb (a super supplier)! Nest 131 is up and ready to nurture the 73 eggs.
Emergence Date 9/06
49 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/09
Hatch Success 89.3%
Note:
Unfortunately 40 hatchlings were DOA.
Monday, July 20 from Kim Mathews
Nest 132 at POA 18s Since it was laid near the tide line and in a low, flat laying area, 85 eggs were relocated to a seaward facing dune back from original
location. Thanks to Missy for helping relocate the eggs and to Dan for bringing enclosure supplies.
Emergence Date 8/04
46 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/08
Hatch Success 86.0%
Thursday, July 23 from Karen Natoli
Nest 133 was located just north of POA 26. Laid just above wrack line. Relocated 125 eggs to a sloping seaward dune, such as they are on Fripp. Arrow in
nest photo pointing to where nest chamber was. Just when ya think ya got 'em figured out, they fool ya! Thank you Tony for your help this morning.
Emergence Date 8/05
46 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/08
Hatch Success 82.5%
Friday, July 24 from Mickey Mcghee
Nest 134 found today by Mickey M South of the beach club access and left in situ.
Emergence Date 9/12
50 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/15
Hatch Success 89.2%
Sunday, July 26 from Gayla Thomas
Nest 135 was in rack at high tide line, right at the rocks, South of POA 29, relocated northward to the closest area I could find to dig a nest near rocks but safer from tides. 71 eggs
relocated. One additional egg sacrificed for DNA research.
Emergence Date 9/13
49 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/16
Hatch Success 95.7%
Sunday, July 26 from Gayla Thomas
Nest 136 was similarly positioned in rack right next to rocks and walkway from a house, north of POA 29. I also moved this one slightly north, but could not find area next to NEST 135
to dig and deposit for the momma. 105 eggs will hopefully prosper there. One egg was broken by my probe and used for DNA.
Emergence Date 9/13
49 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/16
Hatch Success 87.6%
Tuesday, July 28
Nest 137 at POA 17s. 102 eggs relocated up past the mean high tide line. The 103rd egg saved for the research project.
Emergence Date 9/17
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/20
Hatch Success 61.1%
Sunday, August 02 from Nancy Wingenbach.
Nest 138 at POA 16s. Walking casually along checking nests when I thought I was hallucinating! We’re those turtle tracks? Yes and a Grandmother and her grandson (met up with me at
POA 15) asked if they could walk with me to check nests. I said yes but we have be at appropriate distance. The young man began to tell me about his research into turtles, especially
Loggerheads. He knew a lot and when we saw the turtle tracks, he calmly becomes excited. As I took pictures and then probed for the nest, they stood apart and asked all kinds of
questions. I probed until I gave up and called, Gayla, the turtle nest finding queen, she probed and quickly found the eggs. We left them in-situ. Took one egg for research.
Emergence Date N/A
70+ days of incubation
Inventoried 10/15
Hatch Success 0.0%
Friday, August 07 from Karen Natoli
Nest 139 found in wrack line, just south of POA 21, Mickey and Tony relocated 63 eggs directly back to a seaward sloping dune.
Emergence Date N/A
70 days of incubation
Inventoried 10/16
Hatch Success 0.0%
Tuesday, August 18
reported by Gayla Thomas
Nest 140 Wild Nest. Discovered by people at the very south end of
the island who noticed eggs being washed out of the sand at the
top of the high tide. 77 unhatched eggs were collected. One was submitted
for research.
Nest was considered
lost due to king tides.
Summary for
2020
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