September 30th. The day was HOT, but we were anxious to get to the island for the last time this year.
When we got to the beach, it was gorgeous! Couldn't have planned a better day! Not too hot and not too cool! What a pleasant surprise.
We set up and enjoyed a very interesting and enlightening summary of the data on our nesting turtles which was collected and presented by Paulette. She brought the turtles to life with the information she gave us.
We heard from Dr. A. Hannides our new Permittee & Liaison from CCU and got to meet his lovely wife, Cecelia.
Waties, a place where turtles can come ashore and continue to lay their nests without interruption from man.
Jackie, far left and one of the owners of the island, joined our group. Always a pleasure.
Good Food! Good Company! Wonderful afternoon!
A big THANK YOU to Barb & Steve for all their time and energy keeping us organized, informed and for keeping us on track; and for arranging another delightful afternoon/year. No easy task even though they make it look easy.
Two CCU Students who will be graduating soon and who joined us on our early morning walks to check for nests and to help with inventories. We wish you both the very best!! (Thank you Kinsey for stepping in for me and lightening the load for the others.)
Ohhh! It was hard to leave knowing we won't be back till next Spring! But it was a wonderful year! 27 nests! Close to our record of 28 nests.
THANK YOU EVERY ONE OF YOU WHO GOT UP SO EARLY TO HELP WITH THIS VERY IMPORTANT WORK!!
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