Nest #19 Emerged, Day 54 - this nest has been plagued by Ghost Crabs, we have lost about 9 eggs to these pesky crabs. This nest was laid right at the base of the jetty on Tuesday, July 9th . When checked this morning there were not our normal indicators for an emergence, a depression nor an emergence hole, but we had plenty of tracks. This nest was over-washed from the high King Tide last night, so that may of been a wake up call to the hatchlings, to move out of the nest. An inventory will be scheduled, news on this event will be forthcoming.
Nest #22 at Marker #9 was also over-washed. A Ghost Crab trap will be placed by Nest #21R (below Marker 6) by Monday's Walkers, presence of Ghost Crabs noted today.
We now have 6 nests, hoping the best for them before Waties Island feels the presence of Dorian.
Nest #19 Emerged, lots of tracks, but no emergence hole or depression, hoping the hatchlings took advantage of the high tide to make their way to the ocean
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| Dune erosion |
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| High Tide was way up on parts of the beach |
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| Look closely, a rainbow as we left the island |
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| Rainbow over the marsh |
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