2025 Nest Data
Tue
May 06
Nest 01 Fripp's first loggerhead nest was found today.
It was a quick find for Pebbles and Heather.. The nest was
laid at POA 04s, in a low area below the mean high tide line.
Relocated to a seaward side of a nearby dune at POA 05n. 72
eggs were laid with 1 taken for research. Thank you to
Laurie for bringing supplies, and everyone else out there for
your help and support Karen, Mickey, Ellen, Gayla &
Jennifer
Sat
May 10
Nest
02 Located at POA 26n this
morning. 101 eggs were in the nest. 95 eggs were relocated to POA
25s on the seaward side of the dune. Thanks to Mickey for
finding the eggs. Thanks to Julie for the supplies. And thanks to
everyone for the moral support. Michelle W. and Hannah K.
Mon
May 12
Nest
03 at POA 28s. 126 eggs, with
one of them removed for research. Since the nest was laid below
the mean high tide line it was relocated to POA 25s. Linnea T.,
and Claire G.
Mon
May 12
Nest
04 was located at POA 19n. In
the driving rain, 101 eggs were safely relocated directly behind
the nest that was laid at the high tide line. Sarah and Richard
W.
Mon
May 12
Nest
05 was located at POA 19s.
Turtle went up over the dune, laid her eggs and couldn't get back
out the same way. She spent a lot of time and energy meandering
her way back out eventually finding an accessible spot further
north, making finding the actual nest challenging. 137 of the 140
eggs were relocated to the front of the dune at POA 19s. (Photo
is of the path she took going to find a way back to the water. Karen N., Sarah and
Richard W.
Tue May 13
Nest 06 was located at POA 23n and
left in situ with one egg taken for research by Jen and Ellen.
Tue May 13
Nest 07 was located at POA 25n and
125 eggs relocated to the face of a dune at the same location.
With one egg for research, also by Jen and Ellen.
Thu May 15
Nest 08 was located at POA 01B close to the high tide line. 117
eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a sloping dune at POA
1Bn. This turtle appears to be the same turtle who attempted to
nest in Zone 1 on Tuesday, and in Zone 3 on Wednesday. The tracks
are the same each day in each photo indicating a damaged or
missing right rear flipper. We call her "Stumpy" Karen N., Monette S.,
Hannah K., Colleen G. and all the new interns.
Sat May 17
Nest 09
located in the beach access path at POA
25. 161 eggs were relocated to the face of ac dune at
POA 25n. Egg number 162 was sacrificed for the DNA tesearch
program. Richard W. found the nest. Karen dug the new hole.
Richard and Sarah W. moved the eggs and Julie and Laurie brought
supplies.
Sun May 18
Nest 10 was found at POA 02n by Ross. Karen helped solve
the puzzle created by the turtle exiting back over her incomming
track. 115 eggs were relocated to seaward facing dune at POA 03n.
Thanks to Michael and Julia Pitts for supplies and Pebbles and
Barney for moral support
Wed May 21
Nest 11 was found at POA 27n in the flats below the high tide line. It
was a classic nest, with thrown sand and a crescent shaped turn.
The nest chamber was located by Vanessa P. One egg was taken for
research and 148 eggs were relocated to a high, seaward facing
dune at POA 26s. Many thanks to Richard and Sarah W. for
assisting with supplies and carrying a heavy load of eggs.
Wed May 21
Nest 12 was found at POA 02.
It was a fluffy nest and a bit deceiving at first, but we were
able to find it. A total of 129 eggs were relocated, with 1 egg
set aside for research. The nest was moved straight back to a
seaward-facing dune, safely away from the high tide and wrack
line.
Thu
May 22
Nest 13 was located this morning at POA 25n. Rob found the
nest just above the last high tide line, so the eggs were
relocated to the seaward side of a nearby dune above the mean
high tide line. 134 eggs were laid, 133 eggs were relocated to
the new nest and one taken for DNA testing. Heather and Ava
removed the eggs from the original nest and Ava got to prep 1 egg
for DNA testing.
Thu
May 22
Nest 14 was found by Vanessa below HTL in the flat part of
the beach at POA 26n. 102 eggs relocated straight back to a
seaward facing dune above MHTL.One egg used for DNA research.
Sat May 24
Nest 15 located at POA 03s. Hannah found the nest, which
contained 111 eggs with one taken for research 110 eggs were
relocated just a little farther south. Big thanks to Laurie for
bringing the supplies, Pebs grand-niece Lily Wren helped count
the eggs, and grand-nephew Ace for built a wrack runway.
Tue May 27
Nest 16 at POA 26n with 141 eggs 140 of which were
relocated to high ground at POA 25s with extra help from Mikes
oldest grandson Andy.
Thu May 29
Nest 17 as located by Pebbles (with Karen's probe) just north of
POA 01B.Total number of eggs 168 with one egg submtted for DNA
testing, 167 eggs were relocated to a seaward facing dune north
of POA 01B. Karen,
Barney, Pebbles and Monette.
Sat May 31
Nest 18 was located at POA 25sby Sarah and moved higher up
in the dune with Karen's help. 137 eggs relocated. Number
138 was submiitted for the DNA projecct Thank you Julie for
bringing supplies.
Sat May 31
Nest 19 was found at POA 27s next to the beach access. This
turtle went up to the rocks, turned and eventually found a good
spot to bury her eggs. The nest was left in situ, and 1 egg was
taken for research. Thanks to Richard for all the
assistance, and thanks to Julie for bringing supplies.
Sun June 01
Nest 20 . At POA 18. This was Julie's first nest; she is hooked.
Relocated 165 eggs a little further back where there was more
slope and further away from foot traffic. Number 166 was taken
for research. Thanks to Sarah for helping relocate all those
eggs. Thanks to Julia for the supplies.
Wed June 04
Nest 21 was encountered at POA 29s, next to the access. The
turtle walked in, hit the rocks, turned and dug her nest in the
high wrack line. Cesar quickly found the chamber and since the
nest was on a seaward facing slope the the nest was left in situ.
One egg was taken for research. Cesar, Vanessa and
Therese.
Wed June 04
Nest 22 at POA 06n Michael found it and relocated 112 eggs to POA
05n. Mike
and Monette.
Fri June 06
Nest 23 at POA 28s. It appeared to be Stumpy! She tried
three places. We had witnesses (the Cooper family) who saw her
digging in the 3rd place so that helped. Wendy probed 4 times and
found the nest. Very shallow with 17 broken eggs. We relocated
115 eggs to POA 25n.Sent one of the broken eggs for DNA research.
Fri June 06
Nest 24 Wendy Monroe and Donna C. at POA 22n. encountered the
turtle at the water’s edge. She was magnificent and about
34” wide. Beautiful sight as she submerged. Relocated 112
eggs to seaward facing dune . One egg held for research.
Fri June 06
Nest 25 was Mickey's first nest of the 2025 season at POA 16n,
containing 107 eggs. One egg was collected for research, and
the remaining 106 eggs were relocated slightly north
of POA 17 (away from beach club and church area). Pebbles and Mickey.
Fri June 06
Nest 26 at POA 27n.Bill M. found this nest. It was left in situ
as it was above the mean high tide line. Special thanks to Donna
and Wendy for digging the new nest and to Laura for running
supplies all over the South end of the beach.
Fri June 06
Nest 27 Laurie G. located her first nest just south of POA 07
well above the mean high tide line. The nest was left in situ, 1
taken for research. Laurie. Nancy, Karen.
Sun June 08
Nest 28 at POA 15n. Cathy found the nest with 90 eggs and
she and Colleen relocated 89 further back above the mean hightide
line. One egg saved for research. Thanks go out to Michael and
Julia for bringing supplies and digging the new home.
Mon June 09
Nest 29 Ava found this egg chamber at POA 07s. Left in situ, with
one egg taken for DNR sample. Ava and Gayla
Tue June 10
Nest 30 Colleen discovered the nest just north of POA 04. The
turtle crawled around a bit on the beach and nested in an old
rack line. They moved 90 of the 92 eggs slightly back onto a
seaward-facing dune to keep them out of the high tide zone. One
egg was taken for research. Thanks to Pat for bringing supplies
and to assist us. Pat, Mickey, Barny, Pebbles and Colleen.
Wed June 11
Nest 31 was located by Karen at POA 17s in a low lying area.
99 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of the dune directly
back. Sarah and Richard helped by bringing supplies, digging a
new hole and relocated 99 eggs.
Wed June 11
Nest 32 found by Mike and Laurie and Mike’s grandson Andy
there to assist. With 1 egg taken for research.100 eggs were
relocated to a seaward facing dune directly behind the original
nest at poa 12n, Thanks to Pat for her patience and bringing
our supplies Mike,
Laurie and Andy.
Thu June 12
Nest 33 was located ,by Colleen, Hannah, and Madelyn north of poa 01B and left in situ.
Thu June 12
Nest 34 was located by Barny, Pebbles, Monette and Karen, south of poa 03 and left in situ.