We’ve had recent inquiries about how to adopt one of our nests. To make it easier, here is a list of the current nests, our nicknames/numbers, and there adoption ID # to help you select the nest you’re looking for. There’s also a direct link to each of the nests if you prefer.
The Adopt-A-Nest program has a $25 donation fee and provides adoptive “parents” with the ability to print a certificate of adoption, a customized adoption web page, and updates on the status of their adopted nest. Proceeds benefit N.E.S.T. and SEATURTLE.ORG.
| Nest # | Town | ID No. | Species | Date Laid | |
| Nest #01 | Duck | 137862 | Loggerhead | 20 May 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #02 | Nags Head | 142193 | Loggerhead | 1 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #03 | Nags Head | 142201 | Loggerhead | 5 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #04 | Nags Head | 142212 | Loggerhead | 6 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #05 | Nags Head | 142883 | Loggerhead | 8 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #06 | Corolla | 145225 | Loggerhead | 11 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #07 | Corolla | 145226 | Loggerhead | 12 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #08 | Corolla | 145227 | Loggerhead | 12 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #09 | Southern Shores | 145228 | Loggerhead | 13 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #10 | Duck/Corolla | 145593 | Loggerhead | 14 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #11 | Carova | 148128 | Loggerhead | 19 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #12 | Kitty Hawk | 149029 | Loggerhead | 21 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #13 | Nags Head | 149030 | Loggerhead | 21 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #14 | Corolla | 150641 | Kemp’s Ridley | 25 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #15 | Nags Head | 150643 | Green Turtle | 27 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #16 | Corolla | 151421 | Loggerhead | 28 Jun 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #17 | Corolla | 153998 | Loggerhead | 1 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #18 | Duck | 153999 | Loggerhead | 1 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #19 | Nags Head | 154000 | Loggerhead | 3 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #20 | Carova | 154001 | Loggerhead | 4 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #21 | Corolla | 157252 | Loggerhead | 8 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #22 | Nags Head | 157303 | Loggerhead | 10 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #23 | Corolla | 157305 | Loggerhead | 11 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #24 | Nags Head | 157309 | Loggerhead | 11 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #25 | Duck | 158803 | Loggerhead | 12 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #26 | Duck | 158820 | Kemp’s Ridley | 12 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #27 | Nags Head | 158821 | Loggerhead | 13 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #28 | Kitty Hawk | 158822 | Loggerhead | 13 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #29 | KDH | 158823 | Loggerhead | 13 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #30 | Nags Head | 158825 | Loggerhead | 14 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #31 | Corolla | 158830 | Loggerhead | 14 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #32 | Nags Head | 158833 | Loggerhead | 14 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #33 | Nags Head | 160077 | Loggerhead | 15 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #34 | Nags Head | 160392 | Loggerhead | 18 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #35 | Carova | 160391 | Loggerhead | 19 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |
| Nest #36 | Nags Head | 160881 | Loggerhead | 21 Jul 2016 | adopt this nest |