Monday, June 5th - No Turtle Action, but really high tide last night - Full Moon

I am sorry to say, we did not have any nesting activity last night, thought we might with the full moon and high tides.  The high tide last night came really high up on the beach, in some cases to the base of the dunes.  It was reported on the upper end of the island, the high tide flowed into the breach areas left from Hurricane Ian.  However, Nest #1 is high and  dry. 

With the higher tides, we did pick up more trash than we have in the last few weeks.

Sunrise over the marsh

The ocean came up high on the beach

June Full Moon, aka  - Strawberry Moon

Here comes the sun

Water came up high - Hog Inlet

Along with high water, lots of sea foam

And wrack

Water cutting more into the dunes

This Cannonball Jellyfish left high and dry - long way to the ocean

Looking up toward the jetty, lots of sea foam and wrack

Nest #1 - nice and dry - she picked a great place

 Waties Island performs research and management activities regarding sea to conservation in accordance under SCDNR Permit Number: MTP500.

Text and pictures by Leslie P - many thanks to Jean for the pictures of Nest #1