July 15 Nest #12

Nest #12 was found very close to the inlet.The turtle tried to climb a steep dune,
then laid the eggs at the base of the dune. This is an area that is often under water
during high tides. We moved 100 eggs up the beach above marker 1 near nest #8.
Post and pictures by Paulette

The incoming and outgoing track is one track.

This is the only track found.We had to convince
ourselves she wasn't over the dunes!!

Can you see how she tried to crawl up that wall??

No real body pit but plenty of clues

Eggs easily found but cavity full of tangled roots

The nest was small and narrow with eggs stacked on each other.
But 101 laid!!

The sign post has been corrected with the right date and
the R for relocated. This spot will stay nice and dry.
Sharon, Karen, and Leslie