2022 Nest Data


Friday, May 13
Nest 01 was found
north of POA 27 by Wendy and Bill Moore and left in situ. Thanks to Renee for bringing supplies!

Emergence Date 7/14
62 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/17
Clutch 132 Eggs
Hatch Success 88.64%


Monday, May 16
Nest 02 was located just north of POA 01B, by Wendy Monroe. 109 eggs were relocated to higher ground on the seaward side of dune just north of POA 01B.


Emergence Date 7/17
62 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/20
Clutch 121 Eggs
Hatch Success 64.46%


Thursday, May 19
Nest 03 located by Penne O., north of POA 01B in a low lying area. 120 eggs were relocated to higher ground on the seaward side of a dune, north of POA 01B.Congratulations to Penne O. on finding the nest her first day on patrol.

Emergence Date 7/21
63 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/24
Clutch 123 Eggs
Hatch Success 71.54%


Thursday, May 19
Nest 04 located north of POA 01B in a low lying area by Renee H.. 128 eggs were relocated to higher ground on the seaward side of a dune north of POA 01B.

Emergence Date 7/17
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/20/20
Clutch 132 Eggs
Hatch Success 84.09%


Thursday, May 19
Nest 05 located by Karen N. south of POA 24 and left in situ.

Emergence Date 7/19
61 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/22
Clutch 119 Eggs
Hatch Success 96.64%


Friday, May 20
Nest 06 was located by Heather P. just south of POA 17. It was left in situ, as it was above the spring high tide line.

Emergence Date 7/19
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/22
Clutch 168 Eggs
Hatch Success 88.69%


Friday, May 20
Nest 07 south of POA 21 by Rob P. and left in situ above the spring high tide line. We had likely just missed mama turtle, since her outgoing track was still present almost all the way to this mornings low tide.

Emergence Date 7/23
64 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/26
Clutch 146 Eggs
Hatch Success 64.38%


Friday, May 20
Nest 08 was discovered at POA 04 by Renee H. and Penne O. and left in situ.

Emergence Date 7/19
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/22
Clutch 139 Eggs
Hatch Success 93.53%


Sunday, May 22
Nest 09 was located south of POA 01A. by Stacey and Pebbles south of POA 01A. The turtle was another GI Jane crawling around the rocks to find the right spot. Stacey probed one time to find the egg chamber and it was left in situ. Thanks, Wendy
Monroe, for being the driver and bringing the supplies.

Emergence Date 7/19
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/22
Clutch 105 Eggs
Hatch Success 97.14%


Monday, May 23
Nest 10 was located by Team Reichle just south of POA 25. a very short crawl, but a well-defined body pit.121 eggs relocated to high ground. Lauren responded quickly with the supplies and was then able to assist with the nest enclosure. We appreciated her help and were excited to be able to share her first FILP nest experience with her.

Emergence Date 7/19
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/22
Clutch 123 Eggs
Hatch Success 82.93%


Monday, May 23
Nest 11 located by Renee & Penne in a low lying area south of POA 17. Renee was able to find the nest by finger probing a ghost crab hole. 131 eggs were moved to higher ground on the seaward side of the dune in the same area. Thanks to Monette for bringing the supplies and thanks to Pebbles & Karen for coming out to see the nest for World Turtle Day.

Emergence Date 7/20
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/23
Clutch 132 Eggs
Hatch Success 96.21%


Tuesday, May24
Nest 12 was found by Kay Z. just north of POA 22. 131 eggs were relocated to a sand dune just behind original nest.

Emergence Date 7/23
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/26
Clutch 132 Eggs
Hatch Success 95.45%


Tuesday, May24
Nest 13 was located by Missy B. just south of POA 23. Momma turtle nested high on a seaward facing sand dune. Nest was left insitu. A big thank you to our zone 2 partners Tony, Mike, and Claire for their great assistance.

Emergence Date 7/20
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/23
Clutch 107 Eggs
Hatch Success 89.72%


Tuesday, May24
Nest 14 was located by Pebbles north of POA 04. The turtle started a hole but wasn't happy with it and move to another spot to nest with 136 eggs. The nest was in a low-lying area so 135 eggs (1 taken for DNA research) were relocated to higher ground with a sloping dune a little more to the north of POA 04.

Emergence Date 7/20
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/23
Clutch 136 Eggs
Hatch Success 91.91%


Wednesday, May 25
Nest 15 was located by Angie H. just north of POA 22 and left in situ. Congratulations Angie on your 1st nest. Thank you Mike for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 7/26
62 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/28
Clutch 152 Eggs
Hatch Success 55.92%


Saturday, May 28
Nest 16 was located by Pebbles and Stacey just north of POA 01B and left in situ. Thank you, Nancy, for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 7/24
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/27
Clutch 128 Eggs
Hatch Success 89.06%


Monday, May30
Nest 17 was located by Pebbles and Stacey just south of POA 01B. 118 eggs were found, 1 taken for DNA research and 117 were relocated north of POA 01B on a sloping seaward facing dune. Thanks to Monette for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 7/23
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/26
Clutch 118 Eggs
Hatch Success 97.46%


Monday, May 30
Nest 18 was located by Renee & Penne just south of POA 20. This big momma laid 104 eggs (1 taken for research) in a low lying area. 103 eggs were relocated to higher ground on the seaward side of the dune north of POA 21. Thanks Lauren for the supplies.

Emergence Date7/22
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/28
Clutch 104 Eggs
Hatch Success 85.58%


Tuesday, May 31
Nest 19 at POA 31s. Mike N. and Kay Z. Relocated 120 eggs north to POA 27n since there was no dry sand anywhere closer. Moving the nest straight back as the guidelines suggest would have unconvinced the home owner with a nest in his/her living room.

Emergence Date 7/25
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/28
Clutch 121 Eggs
Hatch Success 91.74%


Tuesday, May 31
Nest 20 found by Stacey and Pebbles in just north of POA 02. The nest was on the was relocated to north of POA 01B on a sloping dune. We only found 14 eggs, one egg casing on top and one egg that a crab had broken (pinched a hole). We speculate that crabs were bothering her when she was nesting since the hole wasn't completing covered and had a depression. Thank you to Linnea for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 7/29
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/01
Clutch 15 Eggs
Hatch Success 93.33%


Tuesday, May 31
Nest 21 was found in Zone 1A, just south of POA 01B. Karen helped approximate where the nest chamber might be based on the end of the incoming crawl, and after a minute of probing the nest was located. 77 Eggs were removed intact, and all but 1 (which was taken for research) were relocated to the north end of POA 01B, just above the new dune fencing. Thank you to Linnea for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 7/27
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/30
Clutch 77 Eggs
Hatch Success 94.81%


Wednesday, June 01
Nest 22 Found by Stacey G.. south of POA 26 below the mean high tide line. 150 of the 151 eggs were relocated straight back above the mean high tide line.

Emergence Date 7/24
52 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/27
Clutch 151 Eggs
Hatch Success 76.16%


Wednesday, June 01
Nest 23 was found by Mike N, with the assist of Penny O. and Karen N. near POA 01B. Nest was moved back to a seaward sloping dune above the mean high tide line. Thanks for the driving help from Cathy W.

Emergence Date 7/26
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/29
Clutch 121 Eggs
Hatch Success 89.26%


Saturday, June 04
Nest 24 was located at POA 03 south by Stacey G. 119 eggs were relocated straight back onto a seaward facing dune. Thanks to Laura for bringing supplies and helping put the eggs into their new nest.

Emergence Date 7/26
52 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/29
Clutch 120 Eggs
Hatch Success 92.50%


Saturday, June 04
Nest 25 was located just south of POA 04. 37 eggs were predated, the remaining 72 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of the dune just south of POA 04. Thanks Laura for supplies and for helping put the eggs in the new nest.

Emergence Date 7/27
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/30
Clutch 109 Eggs
Hatch Success 67.89%


Sunday, June 05
Nest 26 was located by Cathy W. at POA 07n. 96 eggs were relocated to the seaward side of a dune at POA 04s. First nest for Cathy. Thanks to Karen for being such a great teacher and to Wendy
Monroe for bringing out the supplies and helping with relocating the eggs.

Emergence Date 7/30
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/02
Clutch 97Eggs
Hatch Success 94.84%


Monday, June 06
Nest 27 was located at POA 21 by Renee and Penne. 103 eggs were relocated to the seaward side of the dune at POA 21n. Thanks to Karen, and thank you to Lauren (first nest, whoop whoop!) for bringing supplies and helping to move the eggs into their new nest.

Emergence Date 8/02
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/05
Clutch 104 Eggs
Hatch Success 94.23%


Tuesday, June 07
Nest 28 found at POA 27n by Mike . Nest was left in situ. Thanks Claire for helping with supplies.

Emergence Date 8/04
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/07
Clutch 93 Eggs
Hatch Success 89.32%


Tuesday, June 07
Nest 29 was located by Stacey, Pebbles and Barney at POA 04. 62 eggs were predated, and 11 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of the dune just north of POA 04. Thanks Linnea for supplies.

Emergence Date NA
75 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/21
Clutch 73 Eggs
Hatch Success 0.0%


Wednesday, June 08
Nest 30 was located by Angie at POA 24s in a low-lying area. 116 eggs were relocated to seaward side of dune at POA 24s.Thanks to our supply drive Mike for bring supplies needed and taking pictures.

Emergence Date 8/02
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/05
Clutch 117 Eggs
Hatch Success 94.23%


Wednesday, June 08
Nest 31 located at POA 26n by Monette S.. One egg taken for research and 81 eggs relocated straight back.

Emergence Date 8/03
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/06
Clutch 82 Eggs
Hatch Success 93.9%


Sunday, June 12
Nest 32 south of POA 05. Unfortunately, it was predated, with 6 empty eggs scattered around the empty nest chamber. Since there were eggs, it is deemed to be a nest, so it was assigned Nest 32 . A DNA sample was taken as well. There were no viable eggs to relocate, so no enclosure needed.

Emergence Date N/A
N/A days of incubation
Inventoried N/A
Clutch N/A Eggs
Hatch Success 0.0%


Tuesday, June 14
Nest 33 was found just south of POA 20 by Missy B & Kay Z. Momma turtle left 141 eggs below the mean high tide line. No eggs were broken & 1 egg was taken for research. 140 eggs were relocated to seaward facing dune. Thanks Gayla for bringing supplies and being our photographer this morning.

Emergence Date 8/08
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Clutch 141 Eggs
Hatch Success 85.11%


Wednesday, June 15
Nest 34 at POA 27s just after high tide, a small turtle left tracks up into the dune. A perfect spot. Linda and Monett removed an egg for genetics and left the nest insitu. Thank you Mike for supplies.

Emergence Date 8/08
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Clutch 108 Eggs
Hatch Success 93.33%


Wednesday, June 15
Nest 35 was located just south of POA 18 in low lying area. 132 eggs were relocated directly back to a seaward side of the dune just south of POA 18. Thanks Mike for bringing supplies and helping to move the eggs to a new hole. Sweet treat today, surprise visit from Jean Kohlmeyer an alumni turtler! It was great chatting with her and she was happy she got to see the nest, so fun was had by all.

Emergence Date 8//09
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/12
Clutch 132 Eggs
Hatch Success 79.55%


Wednesday, June 15
Nest 36 was found nicely tucked in the highest dunes at POA 04s. Left IS, one egg taken for research. Gayla discovered her first nest of the season. with Claire while Barb delivered supplies and assisted.

Emergence Date 8/05
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/08
Clutch 111 Eggs
Hatch Success 88.29%


Thursday, June 16
Nest 37 was found just south of POA 06 by Renee and Penne. After probing wet sand in a low lying area, the nest was located, and 133 eggs were relocated to the first high dune just south of POA 04. Thank you Cathy for bringing supplies and for working with Kay to dig the new hole.

Emergence Date 8/08
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/11
Clutch 134 Eggs
Hatch Success 69.4%


Sunday, June 19
Nest 38 was located by Pebbles, north of POA 1B in a low lying area. 119 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a dune north of POA 1B. Pebbles did some great detective work as the wind blew some of the clues. She didn't probe, but just hand dug into the suspected area and found the eggs just inches below the surface of the sand. Wendy
Monroe brought supplies and Cathy assisted Pebbles helping put the eggs in the hole while Barney supervised.

Emergence Date 8/12
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Clutch 120 Eggs
Hatch Success 97.5%


Monday, June 20
Nest 39 was located by Pebbles, south of POA 01B in a low lying area. 140 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a dune just north of POA 01B. Thanks Monette for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 8/12
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Clutch 120 Eggs
Hatch Success 94.33%


Monday, June 20
Nest 40 was found by Renee & Penne in a low lying area south of POA 15. 130 eggs were relocated to higher ground on the seaward side of the dune at POA 15s. Thanks Lauren for bringing out supplies.

Emergence Date 8/17
Inventoried 8/20
Clutch 131 Eggs
Hatch Success 94.67%


Monday, June 20
Nest 41 was found by Renee & Penne just north of POA 17. This turtle picked a perfect spot just in front of the dune fencing. The nest was left in situ with one egg was taken for research and thanks again to Lauren for running right back with supplies for this nest.

Emergence Date 8/15
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/18
Clutch 135 Eggs
Hatch Success 93.33%


Monday, June 20
Nest 42 found by Dave R. at POA 25s. Located below the HTL, the nest, initially containing 133 eggs, was moved to higher ground up on a nearby dune at POA 25s. A broken egg was preserved for DNA analysis, and the remaining 132 relocated. Lauren had a busy morning supplying 4 nests, and we appreciated her bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 8/12
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/15
Clutch 133 Eggs
Hatch Success 42.11%


Tuesday, June 21
Nest 43 found at POA 22s by Missy B. 140 eggs were relocated straight back and one egg was submitted for DNA research.

Emergence Date 8/15
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/18
Clutch 141 Eggs
Hatch Success 95.03%


Tuesday, June 21
Nest 44 was located at POA 31n. The body pit was an interesting puzzle but Wendy
Monroe was able to probe and locate 151 eggs lying below the mean HTL We relocated 150 eggs to a seaward facing dune at POA 27s, the closest appropriate relocation site . 1 egg was taken for research. Thank you Claire for bring supplies.

Emergence Date 8/17
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/20
Clutch 151 Eggs
Hatch Success 74.83%


Saturday, June 25
Nest 45 was located just north of POA 10, above the high tide line on the seaward side of the lagoon. The nest chamber was probed by Karen N., Pebbles T., Vanessa P., and Lauren P. Vanessa located the chamber, and 117 eggs were removed for relocation to a high seaward dune at POA 05, with one of 3 eggs broken due to ghost crab predation taken for research. A big thank you to Laura for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 8/18
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/21
Clutch 120 Eggs
Hatch Success 87.5%


Sunday, June 26
Nest 46 was found by Nancy W. just south of POA 25 and left in situ. The Mama turtle was on the beach when we got there this morning laying her eggs. It was quite a treat to see her . This was a first nest for Nancy. A big thank you to Gayla for bringing our supplies.

Emergence Date 8/18
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/21
Clutch 131 Eggs
Hatch Success 79.38%


Sunday, June 26
Nest 47 at POA 22s found by Jennifer R. 98 eggs relocated straight back above the mean HTL and one egg was taken for research.

Emergence Date 8/18
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/21
Clutch 99 Eggs
Hatch Success 96.97%


Tuesday, June 28
Nest 48 was found at POA 31. After lots of probing and digging the nest was located by Karen N. The 109 eggs were relocated to POA 27n in a nice spot picked by Karen, high and dry. Kay Z helped with the egg placement and Gayla brought our supplies.

Emergence Date 8/23
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/26
Clutch 110 Eggs
Hatch Success 94.55%


Wednesday, June 29
Nest 49 was located at POA 10 in low lying area By Angie H. 124 eggs were relocated by Nancy W. and Barb A. to the seaward side of a dune at POA 04s.

Emergence Date 8/19
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/22
Clutch 125 Eggs
Hatch Success 93.6%


Friday, July 01
Nest 50 was discovered between POA 17 & 18. It was located on the seaward side of a high dune, and left in situ. One egg was taken for DNA research. Heather found the tracks, and I probed and found the nest (with her help & direction). Thanks to Tony who brought the enclosure. Eleanor came for support as well.

Emergence Date 8/27
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/30
Clutch 124 Eggs
Hatch Success 80.64%


Friday, July 01
Nest 51 was located by Karen and Kay just south of POA 26 in low lying area. 144 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a dune just south of POA 26. Thanks to Tony and Gina for bringing supplies.

Emergence Date 8/23
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/26
Clutch 145 Eggs
Hatch Success 81.38%


Saturday, July 02
Nest 52 laid by small turtle at POA 26s. She arrived around high tide, nesting above the HTL. Cesar, Lauren and Vanessa probed and Cesar found the nest. Three eggs broken by crabs - one of those taken for research. Nest was left in situ. Long exit crawl observed going parallel to the shore.

Emergence Date 8/24
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/27
Clutch 79 Eggs
Hatch Success 68.35%


Saturday, July 02
Nest 53 was located north of POA 23. Carrie and Don's first nest. It was a textbook crawl and well defined body pit. Mama laid her eggs on the seaward side of a dune. After a few probes Carrie located the nest. The nest was left in situ. One egg taken for research.

Emergence Date 8/25
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/28
Clutch 95 Eggs
Hatch Success 92.63%


Saturday, July 02
Nest 54 was laid by a small turtle. She crawled way up into the sandy revetment, above the HTL at POA 27s. Cesar probed and located the chamber. Nest left in situ. One egg taken for research.

Emergence Date 8/24
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/27
Clutch 113 Eggs
Hatch Success 80.53%


Saturday, July 02
Nest 55 was laid in the heavy wrack line at POA 31s in an area that gets inundated at high tide. Cesar, Vanessa and Lauren probed and Cesar located the chamber. Three eggs broken by crabs-one of those taken for research. 129 eggs were relocated to POA 27n in a seaward facing dune above the HTL. Gayla was a great help in delivering supplies.

Emergence Date 8/25
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/27
Clutch 132 Eggs
Hatch Success 69.6%


Monday, July 04
Nest 56 was located by Stacey just a tad north of POA 04 and 81 eggs were relocated to a higher dune with an egg taken for research.

Emergence Date 8/31
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/03
Clutch 82 Eggs
Hatch Success 84.15%


Monday, July 04
Nest 57 was located by Pebbles north of POA 01B and 117 were relocated to a higher dune with an egg taken for research.

Emergence Date 8/28
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/31
Clutch 118 Eggs
Hatch Success 96.61%


Wednesday, July 06
Nest 58 south of POA 25 with 119 eggs in front of a homeowners walkway. This heavy traffic area necessitated relocating 118 eggs just behind where found into a dune. One egg was taken for genetic study. Thank you Mike and family for coming out with supplies. Linda S. and Monette S.


Emergence Date 9/01
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/24
Clutch 120 Eggs
Hatch Success 95.00%


Saturday, July 09
Nest 59 was located at POA 03. Unfortunately, it was predated. 38 eggs were destroyed but Stacey and Pebs relocated 78 eggs just north to a high dune with an ocean view. Thanks Laura for bringing supplies a long way down 2 and north to 3 and to Harold for taking our picture.

Emergence Date 9/04
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/07
Clutch 117 Eggs
Hatch Success 54.70%


Saturday, July 09
Nest 60 north of POA 01B relocated 87 eggs . Thanks, to Laura bringing Stacey and Pebs supplies again.

Emergence Date 9/05
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/08
Clutch 89 Eggs
Hatch Success 93.38%


Saturday, July 09
Nest 61 was located at POA 09 in low lying area by Karen N. 116 eggs were relocated by Karen and Laura to the seaward side of a dune just north of POA 05. The closest appropriate relocation site available.


Emergence Date 9/01
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/04
Clutch 117 Eggs
Hatch Success 67.52%


Saturday, July 09
Nest 62 was located north of POA 19 by Carrie G.. The nest was in a low area therefore Carrie and Don moved 113 eggs to the seaward side of a dune with one egg for research. There were no tracks that led to her nest but a pit with a lot of rack pushed aside. One egg for research. Thank to Karen for suggestions through text messages on how to locate the egg chamber. Thank to Gayla for bringing supplies.


Emergence Date 9/03
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/06
Clutch 114 Eggs
Hatch Success 87.7%


Wednesday, July 13
Nest 63 was located at POA 21n by Wendy M. Wendy and Monette relocated 134 eggs back to a seaward facing dune, with Mike N. and Barb A. relocated the eggs. 1 egg was sacrificed for research.


Emergence Date 8/05
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/08
Clutch 135 Eggs
Hatch Success 92.59%


Wednesday, July 13
Nest 64 was located at POA 21s by Wendy M.. 81 eggs were relocated and 1 egg was used for research. Thank you Karen N. and Mike N..


Emergence Date 8/06
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 8/09
Clutch 82 Eggs
Hatch Success 92.68%


Friday, July 15
Nest 65 at POA 21 This nest was located right in the middle of the beach access and was relocated to the seaward side of a higher dune, just south of POA 21. 61 eggs, 1 was taken for DNA research. 60 eggs were placed in the new nest location.

Emergence Date 9/09
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/12
Clutch 61 Eggs
Hatch Success 70.49%


Friday, July 15
Nest 66: at POA 22n Rob, Heather and Lilly found the egg chamber and moved 115 eggs with 1 taken for DNA research.


Emergence Date 9/06
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/09
Clutch 116 Eggs
Hatch Success 92.24%


Friday, July 15
Nest 67 at POA 01Bn Kay Zink found the nest. 120 eggs were relocated north of POA 01B. Kay, Renee Stacey and Pebbles all helped with the many tasks.


Emergence Date 9/09
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/12
Clutch 120 Eggs
Hatch Success 86.67%


Friday, July 15
Nest #68 at POA 26n Bill and Wendy relocated 94 eggs to a higher with an additional one kept for research.


Emergence Date 9/09
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/12
Clutch 95 Eggs
Hatch Success 83.16%


Friday, July 15
Nest 69 was located by Karen N. at POA 25s. 67 eggs were relocated to seaward side of the dune at POA 25s. Thank to Wendy Monroe for assisting in relocating eggs.


Emergence Date 9/07
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/10
Clutch 68 Eggs
Hatch Success 79.41%


Friday, July 15
Nest 70 Karen N. located this nest at POA 27n 122 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a dune at POA 27n. Wendy and Tony relocated the nest.


Emergence Date 9/06
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/09
Clutch 123 Eggs
Hatch Success 86.18%


Sunday, July 17
Nest 71 from Ellen Faw. Wild nest from May 15 is now actual nest 71, with a hatch about 10' from the question mark (?) stake. Just north of POA 22. Actual nest staked and protected.

Emergence Date 7/17
63 days of incubation
Inventoried 7/20
Clutch108 Eggs
Hatch Success 92.59%


Sunday, July 17
Nest 72 was located just north of POA 17s by Jennifer R.. 109 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a dune also just north of POA 17s.


Emergence Date 9/09
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/12
Clutch 110 Eggs
Hatch Success 92.73%


Monday, July 18
Nest 73 was located on the sandbar at POA 02s by Stacey. Linnea helped relocate 108 eggs (109, less 1 taken for research) to a seaward dune at POA 03n. Thanks to Wendy for finding the perfect location and digging the new nest and Monette for bringing supplies.


Emergence Date 9/10
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/13
Clutch 109 Eggs
Hatch Success 82.57%


Monday, July 18
Nest 74 Found by Penny & Renee at POA 25s and left in situ.

Emergence Date 9/09
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/12
Clutch 104 Eggs
Hatch Success 79.05%


Wednesday, July 20
Nest 75 at POA 24s. Karen located the nest with 82 eggs. 81 eggs were relocated directly back to a seaward side of a dune at POA 24s. 10 yr. old Eva counted eggs and observed and was thrilled to see what we do out on the beach and was happy she woke up early today. Thanks to Penny for bringing supplies.


Emergence Date 9/09
51 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/12
Clutch 82 Eggs
Hatch Success 89.02%


Friday, July 22
Nest 76 at POA 27n located by Wendy Moore. 1 egg for DNA research and 124 eggs relocated directly back on a nice seaward facing dune.


Emergence Date 9/17
57 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/20
Clutch 125 Eggs
Hatch Success 82.2%


Friday, July 22
Nest 77 Ellen F. located the nest chamber at POA 01B. Of the 116 eggs oviposited, 9 had been predated by ghost crabs and 107 were relocated to POA 01B. The nest was very shallow, only a few inches down. Thanks to Penne for bringing down the supplies and helping Wendy relocate the nest. We had a family with us and our little helper Collins.


Emergence Date 9/19
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/22
Clutch 116 Eggs
Hatch Success 65.52%


Sunday, July 24
Nest 78 found by Ellen just south of POA 24. Ellen easily found the egg chamber and nest was relocated to higher ground. 116 eggs in chamber. Ellen and Jen relocated 115 eggs, one found broken at the bottom of the nest was taken for DNA research.


Emergence Date 9/22
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/25
Clutch 116 Eggs
Hatch Success 77.59%


Monday, July 25
Nest 79 was found at POA 26n, by Kay and Cathy. 107 eggs were relocated to a higher dune, 1 egg was reserved for research for a total of 108 eggs.


Emergence Date 9/22
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 9/25
Clutch 108 Eggs
Hatch Success 69.44%


Wednesday, August 10
Nest 80 A wild nest was found at POA 15s by Karen, Trent and Angie who tracked hatchling tracks back to the nest just above the mean high tide line. Marked and staked with the next consecutive nest number.

Emergence Date 8/10
NA days of incubation
Inventoried 8/13
Clutch 127 Eggs
Hatch Success 95.27%


Thursday, August 11
Nest 81 Wild nest found at POA 31s by Stacey and Tony. It looks to be a great boil with a few stragglers we were able to assist. Thanks to Trent and Angie for bringing supplies!

Emergence Date 8/11
NA days of incubation
Inventoried 8/14
Clutch 105 Eggs
Hatch Success 95.45%


Sunday, September 04
Nest 82 Wild nest found at POA 03 by Stacey and Pebbles. Followed tracks to nest chamber.

Emergence Date 9/04
NA days of incubation
Inventoried 9/07
Clutch 87 Eggs
Hatch Success 16.09%




Thanks to the entire 2022 patrol