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
Emergence Date N/A
N/A days of incubation
Inventoried 07/20 (after 75 days)
Hatch Success 91.6 %
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.
Emergence Date 07/09
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/12
Hatch Success 81.1 %
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.
Emergence Date 07/11
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/14
Hatch Success 65.8 %
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.
Emergence Date 07/16
65 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/19
Hatch Success 88.2 %
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.
Emergence Date 07/13
62 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/16
Hatch Success 83.5 %
Tue May 13
Nest 06 was located at POA 23n and
left in situ with one egg taken for research by Jen and Ellen.
Emergence Date N/A
N/A days of incubation
Inventoried 07/27
Hatch Success 89.1 %
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.
Emergence Date 07/11
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/14
Hatch Success 95.2 %
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 research program.
Richard W. found the nest. Karen dug the new hole. Richard and
Sarah W. moved the eggs and Julie and Laurie brought supplies.
Emergence Date 07/15
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/18
Hatch Success 90.1 %
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
Emergence Date 07/15
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/18
Hatch Success 84.3 %
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.
Emergence Date 07/15
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/18
Hatch Success 92.6 %
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 POA
02s, 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.
Emergence Date 07/17
56 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/20
Hatch Success 96.1 %
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 the DNA research project.
Emergence Date 07/21
60 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/24
Hatch Success 96.2%
Thu
May 22
Nest 14 was found by Vanessa below just above the last high
tide line in the flat part of the beach at POA 26n. 102 eggs
relocated straight back to a seaward facing dune above mean high
tide line.One egg used for DNA research.
Emergence Date 07/22
61 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/25
Hatch Success 60.5%
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.
Emergence Date 07/21
58 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/24
Hatch Success 94.5%
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.
Emergence Date 07/25
59 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/28
Hatch Success 91.5%
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.
Emergence Date 07/23
55 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/26
Hatch Success 91.5 %
Sat May 31
Nest 18 was located at POA 25s by 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.
Emergence Date 07/23
53 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/26
Hatch Success 91.3%
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. Karen, Julie and Sarah.
Emergence Date 07/25
54 days of incubation
Inventoried 07/28
Hatch Success 95.7%
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 27s.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. 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 Monette south of POA 03 and left in situ.Barny, Pebbles, Monette
and Karen
Fri June 13
Nest 35 was found this morning at POA 26n by Deb Tucker who
had her first nest of the season. Relocated 119 eggs (one was
kept for research) to a seaward facing dune above the mean high
tide line at POA 26s.
Sat June 14
Nest 36 at POA 20n located the egg chamber at the end the body
pit. Relocated 157 eggs to the dune right behind the
original location and kept 1 egg out for research. Sarah, Richard and Karen
Sat June 14
Nest 37 was located at POA 11 and left in situ It was orginally
thought to be an NNE, with all the wind hiding the incoming and
outgoing tracks. Upon further investigation, on top of the dune, in what turned out to be the apex of the
crawl, broken and uprooted vegetation was found. Digging
down by hand, into that area, the eggs were discovered. It's
tricky enough with a body pit, it's even more tricky with no body
pit and hardly anything leading up to the nest chamber. Karen N.
Mon, Jun 16
Nest 38 north of POA 22. Textbook crawl and nest, straight
in and out with the eggs found right where they should
be. Relocated 141 eggs to the dune directly behind the
nest. 1 egg was taken for research. Karen, Rich and Sarah
Mon, Jun 16
Nest 39 at Skull Creek aka Sunset Beach. This turtle walked all
over the beach and finally found a place to nest near the rocks.
This nest had to be relocated as ths area overwashes frequently.
158 eggs were laid (1 taken for reach), and the nest was
relocated to POA 26 North. Linnea and Julie
Mon, Jun 16
Nest 40 at POA 26n. Gayla found the nest chamber with only 1 or 2
probes. The nest was left in situ with one egg taken for
research. Linnea,
Julie and Gayla.
Wed June 18
Nest 41 was located by Pebbles and Bev, just north of POA
01B. Relocated 104 eggs up into the dune for safety (1 egg
went to the DNA research project).
Wed June 18
Nest 42 was located at POA 20n and left in situ up high on the
seaward side of the dune with broken and burried
vegitation leading to the
location of the nest chamber. Thank you Sarah and Richard for
bringing supplies
Wed June 18
Nest 43 at POA 26s The nest was left in situ, Sarah and Rich were
along for the assist with the enclosure materials.
Thu June 19
Nest 44 was located by Monette, at POA 4 north. 109 eggs total.
108 eggs relocated directly back to a seaward side of the dune. Karen, Pebbles, Monette
Thu June 19
Nest 45 was found by Linda S. at POA 32n. It was Linda's first
nest of the season. 136 eggs but 3 were broken. 133 eggs
relocated to POA 29s above on a seaward facing dune. Cathy & Linda.
Fri June 20
Nest 46 Skylar
found her very first nest just
south of POA 02. One egg was taken for the DNA research project
and 109 eggs were relocated to a seaward-facing slope just south
of the original location.Pebbles, Barney and Monette
Fri June 20
Nest 47 Wendy M has “the touch”, and adeptly located
the nest at POA 03s with 90 eggs. One was held for research. 89
eggs relocated to forward facing dune at POA 03n. Wendy and Donna.
Fri June 20
Nest 48 also at POA 03n by Laurie, high enough up in the
dunes to be left in situ. 1
egg was removed for DNA research. Karen and Laurie.
Sat Jme 21
Nest 49 at POA 29n. The turtle came in and then out over
the same track with two attemps at a body pit requiring an all
hands assist with Michelle and Rich locating the nest chamber.
Left in situ.
Sun June 22
Nest 50 at POA 22s. Nancy's first nest of the season, identified
by thrown sand covering broken wrack and with one probe and a
short dig and eggs were found. One was taken for research and the
rest left in situ high on the dune way above the mean high tide
line. Nancy
and Mickey
Sun June 22
Nest 51 Laurie located this egg chamber just
north of POA 17. It was below the mean high tide line which
necessated relocation of the nest directly behind the original
nest on a seaward facing dune. 99 eggs in the new, relocated
location, 1 for the DNA research project.
Karen
& Laurie
Sun June 22
Nest 52 Julie found nest 52 just north of POA 16 and found
119 eggs. Wendy came by and helped relocate 118 eggs (1 for
research) to a dune just north of the original and on higher
ground.
Mon June 23
Nest 53 Sarah at POA 19s. Relocated 156 eggs to the sloped
dune next to POA 19s. 1 egg was taken for research. A beach
camera recorded the turtle crawling back to the water at 5:40am.
Wed June 25
Nest 54 was found just north of POA 26. It was a lovely,
classic loggerhead nest. Therese and Vanessa probed and the
chamber was quickly located. Cesar and Therese extracted 160 eggs
for relocation to a seaward facing dune at 26n. Two eggs were
broken; one
was taken for research.
Wed June 25
Nest 55 Monette
and Sarah located nest 55 at
POA 04s. 114 eggs were relocated to the dune at POA 05n. 1 egg
was taken for research.
Thu June 26
Nest 56 Karen got a call at 08:15 that there was a turtle
at POA 01Bs digging her nest, Ava, Karen and Cesar dug and
removed 91 eggs from the hole. Claire and Cesar dug a new nest
for relocation in a seaward facing dune at POA 01Bs. Vanessa took
one egg for research, leaving 90 eggs in the nest. The
opportunity to observe a nesting loggerhead turtle on a beautiful
summer morning never gets old!
Fri June 27
Nest 57 at POA 22s with 120 eggs; 1 held for research and
the rest relocated to seaward facing dune at POA 22s. Tracks were
long and there was no significant tuft but Wendy the sleuth
pinpointed the area and Donna located the chamber. This was
Donna's first. .
Sat Jume 28
Nest 58 Sarah,
Richard and Karen located the
nest at POA 22s. 153 eggs right above the rack line. 152 eggs
were relocated to a nearby dune above the mean high tide line. 1
egg was taken for research.
Sun, June 29
Nest 59 at POA 22n. Julie found the nest up on a dune. left it in
situ.
Julie,
Laurie and Karen.
Sun, June 29
Nest 60 Ross
and Gayla found this nest at
POA 02s. Took one egg for DNA sample and relocated 97 eggs to a
seaward facing dune.
Sun, June 29
Nest 61 at POA 23n Laurie found this nest and with Julie
relocated 71 eggs higher ground at POA 23n. Karen, Julie and Laurie.
Sun, June 29
Nest 62 Beverly successfully probed her first nest of the season
found it under the wrack line at POA 24s. 81 eggs were relocated
straight back to a seaward facing dune. Kept 1 for DNA sample. Mickey and Beverly
Mon, June 30
Nest 63 Sarah probed and found this nest at POA 02s with 116 eggs
and we moved 115 forward and kept 1 for research. Mickey and Sarah
Mon June 30
Nest 64 was located at POA 16n by Karen and Richard above the wrack line; but below the mean high tide
line. 115 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a nearby dune
at POA 16s. Number 116 was taken for the DNA research project.
Wed July 02
Nest 65 at POA 19s classic crawl; called Therese in to help
and we found the nest chamber just above the wrack line. With
Marina's help; relocated 119 eggs straight back above the mean
high tide line.
Thu July 03
Nest 66 was found north of POA 22. The crawl was a short
one with a clear body pit and thrown sand. Ava probed and
immediately found the nest. Ava and Heather
removed 100 eggs from the original nest location, and 99 were
relocated at POA 22n with 1 egg taken for DNA testing.
Fri July 03
Nest 67 was located by Monette at POA 01B south just above the
high tide line. 118 eggs total. 117 eggs were relocated to a
seaward side of the dune at POA 01B north. Monette and Karen
Fri July 04
Nest 68 Bill, Wendy and Deb found nest 68 at POA28s with a
total of 132 eggs. They moved 130 eggs to a seaward facing dune
at POA 25s. Took one for research.
Fri July 04
Nest 69 Wendy M. and Donna found this nest at POA 16s
Relocated 91 eggs to a seaward facing dune. Thanks to Laura for
supplies and to Taylor for her excitement.
Fri July 04
Nest 70 was located by Laurie @ POA 15 north in low area just
above wrack line. 136 eggs were relocated to a seaward side of a
nearby dune at POA 15 north. 137 eggs total. Laurie and Karen.
Fri July 04
Nest 71 was discovered by Pebbles, Mickey,
and Skylar south of POA 01b with 133 eggs in a low area, so 132
eggs (1 held for research) for research) were relocated slightly
south on a seaward facing dune. Thanks, Donna, for the help and
supplies.
Mon July 07
Nest 72 at POA 22s. Turtle chose a flat spot. Rich and Sarah relocated the nest a bit further south to a seaward
facing dune. 149 eggs laid -1 for research leaves 148 eggs
relocated. Only oddity on this one was that the top layer of eggs
were significantly smaller than the rest, closer in size to a
large gumball.
Wed July 09
Nest 73 at POA 25s, below MHTL. Cesar probed and quickly found
the chamber. 117 eggs laid, and 116 eggs relocated to a seaward
facing dune at POA 25s.
Wed July 09
Nest 74 was found by Tony N at POA 17s. This youg, small tutle laid 83 eggs. Sarah and Mike relocated 82 of these to high ground straight back
and submitted egg number 83 to the DNA research project.
Thu July 10
Nest 75 was laid at POA 23n in a low lying area just beyond the
MHTL. Heather probed and found it immediately. 102 eggs laid, 101
eggs relocated at POA 23n. Rob and Heather.
Thu July 10
Nest 76 we had a small turtle come ashore at
POA 19. She nested in a low-lying area, so Karen and Pebbels relocated her 92 eggs to a higher, seaward-facing
dune. One egg made its usual journey to Georgia. .
Thu July 10
Nest 77 was found at POA 15s by Rob and Heather. 109 eggs, one
taken for research, Colleen relocated
the remaining 108 to POA 15n.
Thu July 10
Nest 78 was laid at POA 15s in a low lying area also just
below the mean high tide Line. Rob probed and found the nest; we
removed 125 eggs and 124 were placed in the new nest location on
the seaward facing side of a dune nearby. Colleen and Heather
helped move eggs and dig this nest as well. Mike brought supplies
and helped with nest enclosures.
Fri July 11
Nest 79 was located north of POA 01B by Skylar and Mickey. It was
in a low-lying area, so the 85 eggs were carefully relocated
slightly north to a safer spot on a dune. Pebbles, Barney, Mickey
and Skylar.
Sat July 12
Nest 80 at POA 16s. Richard and Sarah located the nest
and relocated it directly back to a seaward facing dune. A
vacationer watched the turtle come ashore, nest and caught a video of her heading
back to sea at 5:40am.
We had a crowd watching today including turtle lover Whitley who
was visiting from the upstate.
Sun July 13
Nest 81 was found right below the POA 01B access. Gayla had no
trouble defining the nest chamber and Donna evacuated 120 eggs.
Ross picked the new home and 119 nests were relocated to a
seaward facing dune at POA 01Bs. Turtle did leave strange shape
within the confines of her track. Could this have been
"Stumpy" ? Gayla, Ross and Donna
Wed July 16
Nest 82 Bev and Pebbles located this nest just north of POA 022
just above the last high tide line. Because the original spot was
in a low-lying area they relocated 113 eggs to POA 02s, on
a seaward-facing dune. Thanks, Pat, for bring supplies and Barney for the assist. Pebbles, Pat and Bev.
Thu July 17
Nest 83 directly in front of POA 16. The original location
was very close to the last high tide line, so the nest was
relocated to POA 16s. 78 eggs total laid, one taken for DNA
research. Ava probed and found the nest easily, and Heather, Rob,
and Ava all helped relocate.
Thu July 17
Nest 84 at POA 27s. 89 eggs oviposited, 1 was
taken for research. Nest was below last high tide line so it was
relocated directly behind on a seaward facing dune at POA 27s. Linda and Cathy.
Sat July 19
Nest 85 Richard located nest 85 at POA 21s. Sarah and Karen
removed 82 eggs total. 81 eggs relocated to the dune
directly behind original locaation. Karen, Richard and Sarah.
Sun July 20
Nest 86 was found this morning by Gayla, Ross and Donna at
POA 01Bn between the wrack and the wind, we asked Karen for some
help in finding the chamber. 83 eggs were relocated to a new
“neighborhood” down at POA 02s. One egg was held
for research.
Mon July 21
Nest 87 located by Julie at POA 29n and left in situ. Clair and Jilia
Tue July 22
Nest 88 Colleen and Mickey found nest 88 at POA 01Bn. It was
a perfect in and out nest above the mean high tide line and left
it in situ.
Thu July 24
Nest 89 was found Hanna and Madelyn.Turtle had a beautiful
crawl up near the wrack near POA 09 then had an extensive crawl back to
the water. Karen relocated the
nest to POA 11. Turtle laid 113 eggs, and we took 1 for research.
Sun July 27
Nest 90 was a wild discovery at POA 25n by Karen, Julie and laurie. Mickey had alerted us that there were hatchling
tracks in the vacinity which led to the discovery of the
nest chamber.