Stormy Morning for Nest 20

Lots of thunderstorms this time of the year. Yesterday afternoon was a big one with lots of rain. This morning things looked OK (at least for a while). But off in the distance, clouds were gathering...

Stormy over Cherry Grove

With the weather threatening, we did a very quick check of the island. Up at the top end right in front of Marker 8 we found a new crawl. Looked like another turtle who climbed the dune face and then fell down the back side. And it was...

Marker 8 in the distance

See where Cherie (green shirt) is standing?? Remember that

Over the back side she went

Crawled along the back side looking for a way back to the ocean

Didn't look like any nesting had taken place, but we did a little probing anyway. Well, only a few probes and we found a soft spot! Very close to where Cherie is standing in the photo above!

Jackie and Kaela

Found it!

Our 20th nest of the season at the top of the dunes.

Nest 20 - high and dry

 

Thanks to the whole team for all their help this morning. And a big thanks to Cherie and Betsy for sharing their photos. 

Now time to get off the beach!!

Barb and Steve