Sea Turtle Hatchlings

These little guys along with 100+ of their "siblings" were released last night. The one on the left is a Green and on the right is a Loggerhead. Both nest are what we call emergency digs meaning they had started to hatch but were being predated by in this case fire ants. Since there were so many our coordinator decided to wait until evening to release. She called me yesterday to let me know since the Green nest was one that DH and I found. We've been volunteering with the sea turtle program for over 10 years and i never get tired of seeing these little hatchlings. I just had to share with my friends on DK. These little guys are very special to me.

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth & *Kosci*. on July 27, 2011 at 5:06am

Thank you for volunteering,on such a worthy project.
And for sharing it.

Permalink Reply by Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More on July 27, 2011 at 5:57am

Such a wonderful thing to be a part of. Thanks for sharing with DK

Permalink Reply by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on July 27, 2011 at 6:12am

Amazing....great project.

Permalink Reply by Donna K & Quincy on July 27, 2011 at 6:45am

How exciting to be a part of something so special!

Permalink Reply by Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver on July 27, 2011 at 6:49am

I was in Oak Island NC a couple of years ago on vacation in August and all along the beach were turtle nests. There was a turtle rescue organization that would mark, protect and watch the nests. One evenig just before dark a nest of baby turtles hatched and made their way to the ocean. The volunteers made a walk way for them to help them along and direct them on where to go. It was the most amazing thing I ever saw, mother nature at her best. Those little baby turtles were the cutest.

Permalink Reply by Jersey, Jasmine, Jypsy and Diane on August 11, 2011 at 6:49pm

I just read a Nicolas Sparks book, The Last Song. It was excellent. The book had quite a bit about the turtle rescue, nests and the hatching. Love NC beaches. Thanks for sharing.

Permalink Reply by Sue on July 27, 2011 at 8:37am