by Niko | Nov 26, 2015 | Cape Hatteras, Corolla, Kill Devil Hills, Loggerhead, Nags Head, Nest, Release, Sea Turtle Update
On November 1, Crest, a 170 lb loggerhead, was released from the beach at Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Crest had stranded in Corolla this summer, suffering from anemia. A more mature patient, she was old enough that we could tell she is a “she.” And we are...
by jkepler | Jul 7, 2015 | Corolla, Corolla Nest, Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Loggerhead, Nest, Relocate Nest, Sea Turtle Update, Uncategorized
Nest #5 (June 30th, 2015) Nest #5 was found on Tuesday, June 30th by Dennis Silveri in Duck. To top it off, but he saw mama turtle LAYING HER EGGS! Nesting responders responded with record-breaking speed, and oohed and awwwwed all morning. Baby Benji had the great...
by jkepler | May 26, 2015 | Sea Turtle Update
As the month of May draws to a close N.E.S.T.ers are gearing up for what will hopefully be a busy nesting season!! With the wonderful success of our 18 nests last year (as well as the continuous attention KC has been paying to nest 19), this has already been a season...
by DPohl | Sep 13, 2013 | Emergence, Nags Head, Nest, Sea Turtle Update
CRAZY, just plain crazy nest 12 aka NEST LOCO 12 SNH (South Nags Head). As many of you know nest 12 in South Nags Head was found by the actions of loggers all over the beach which included little loggers under visitor’s houses and tracks all over the beach near...
by KClark | Sep 13, 2012 | Sea Turtle Update
All interns have left and turtles keep rolling out so sadly, this is the first chance I’ve had to give you an update. We’re gearing up for another round of emerging nests so before that happens, I wanted to make sure you were up to date on the last round....
by KClark | Aug 2, 2012 | Duck, Kemp Ridley, Sea Turtle Update
Nest parents Jackie and Kaye will be starting to nest sit at this nest today, day 50. Although this is exciting news all on its own, this nest has an especially unique update. The Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle photographed this year at Nest #5 in Duck looked awfully...
