Welcome Back Waties Island Sea Turtle Patrol Volunteers

 I wanted one place to post pictures of our returning volunteers.  Our first group of volunteers were the Sunday Team, June 13th.  No Sea Turtle News, but the joy of having them back, is just about as exciting.

The Tuesday Team, got a true welcome with rain showers, so we will wait on a sunny day for displaying their picture, stay posted.

The Wednesday Team was welcomed with a cool morning to start, and met with mosquitoes at the parking area.  They had a hot walk back!  Way to hanging in there ladies.

The Thursday Team has one new member, Carole.  She was so lucky, on her first walk on the island she was blessed with a new nest - #4 and helping out with processing, including doing the egg for the DNA vial.

As the other teams walk - I will replace with their pictures - stay posted.

We had managed to get over one hurtle and having permission from CCU to have a small number of volunteers on the island.  Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to have family or friends out.  

We are hoping as more of the COVID-19 guidelines are lifted, everyone will be welcomed back to the island to walk, learn and experience what our volunteers do in our efforts to support the sea turtles that nest on our beach.

Leslie P

Sunday Volunteers - Karen, Kim, and Lorna (left to right)
These ladies all have walked on Waties for several years.
Kim who walked on Monday, joined the Sunday Team

Monday had half of its members -
the other members return next week. 
We have Janice, a long time  walker (left)
and our new Monday Volunteer,
Ayana (right), she is a keeper!

The Wednesday Team, have both long
time walkers and a new member.
From left to right -
Christine (new), Linnea, Meg, and Phyllis 

Thursday has a new volunteer, Carole
 She was blessed with a beautiful
sunrise and an exciting day.

.

Friday Team Arlene, Lorraine and Linda.
Lorraine has only been around 6 years.
The other two have been members for

at least 10-11 years. 

The Saturday Team - Jackie another
long term walker. 
Jackie has a team mate, but
Cherie had to work today.

The rest of the Monday Team,
from left to right - Sherry, Erin, Janice and Sandy

The Tuesday Team
Leslie and new volunteer, Rachel