Inventory results on protected Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest #3

 In the early morning hours of the morning of the major emergence of nest #3, as the nest are checked every morning, one hatchling is seen at the top of the nest.  More NMB STP Volunteers are on the way to help.  As morning comes, there are protection measures put in place as this hatchling will make its way to the ocean, sun, birds, more activity on the beach.  The Volunteers watch and protect this hatchling as it crawls from the beach to the ocean.

tracks from the major emergence as hatchling have already gone to the ocean.

One Hatchling just leaving the nest after the major emergence.

This nest was inventoried after the specified day after the major emergence.  This wait between the major emergence and the inventory will give any hatchling that may need more time for their development before inventorying.

All are welcome for inventories, many NMB STP Volunteers are there to help as they interact sharing their passion and knowledge with all that have questions.

This nest incubated for 64 days. there were 128 eggs in this nest. 124 eggs were relocated.

Inventory results for protected Loggerhead nest #3

83.1% hatched success rate of relocated eggs

103 hatched eggs

21 whole eggs, all discolored and collapsed

no live or dead hatchlings

All sea Turtles are endangered, they are federally, and state protected.  Special guidlines, training and permits are required to work with Nesting Sea Turtles, Nest, Hatchlings and stranded Sea Turtles.

If you encounter a Sea Turtle or Hatchling in NMB or Briarcliffe areas, please call the NMB STP Hotline.

NMB STP HOTLINE

843-213-9074

ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT