by KClark | Aug 22, 2013 | Duck, Emergence
After a week of monitoring Nest #02, the nest sitters got a real treat late last night when over 50 little hatchlings came spilling out of the sand. This was quite a show especially because a few weeks back, about 25 eggs had been dug up and eaten by a fox. Since...
by KClark | Aug 21, 2013 | Duck, Emergence
Nest sitters at Nest #1 have been diligently monitoring their nest since day 55. The team was so excited on Saturday when they observed a well defined sink hole. They thought for sure they would come out that night. But night after night they watched with no signs...
by KClark | Sep 20, 2012 | Emergence
NESTers have been busy this week, preparing nest sites for emergences and watching the tides come wickedly close to their tiny wards. Some fortressing helped re-direct some of the water but it was all in good measure as teams began to help escort the tiny guys along...
by KClark | Aug 22, 2012 | Emergence, Excavation
August has kept us busy – nest sitting, excavations, dodging summer lightening, etc. but it has proven very successful. So far Nests 1-8 have all been completed and so far nearly 550 hatchlings are on their way to the gulf stream! About half our nests...
by KClark | Aug 9, 2012 | Duck, Emergence, Kemp Ridley
A note from Jackie and Kaye, proud nest parents for our Kemp’s Ridley nest. 9-Aug-2012 The Kemp’s nest hatched last night on Day 56 at 10:46 PM. We had just checked the nest, Kathy and Al had just left, a group of people came up and we looked and 31...
by KClark | Aug 6, 2012 | Duck, Emergence, Loggerhead
True to the turtle’s nature, no two nests are alike. While nest parents still sit vigilantly at Nest #1 at day 72, Nest #6 showed a beautiful sink hole at Day 50. Nest Mom Jill called in support to come sit last night. Super excited about the sink hole, the team...
