By: Lolita | Date: Dec 3, 2009 |

Thanks Buddy, for the constant vigilance and the updates, for those of us who couldn't make it out to the beach NEARLY as much as we'd like!! let's hope the beach rests and the sand will still be there next spring when the cycle begins again! Happy Holidays!

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Nov 10, 2009 | the end ( for me)

season is now over . all cages are slumbering in thier winter dens . dreaming of covering nests next summer . so this last hear from me in 2009 cya in 2010

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Nov 6, 2009 | two more came out to party

two more from nest 80 came out last night . found tracks this morning . 5 eggs that looked viable were put back in to give them more time . seems it worked for two eggs . now wait for the other three.

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Oct 29, 2009 | the answer

for those who didnt attend the recap meeting tonite the answer is loggerheads the bestes of the sea turtles

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Oct 28, 2009 | wonders of wonders

mircles do happen checking the nest today instead of seeing the same old thing I saw 40 plus hatchlings making their way to the ocean.wonders never cease life finds a way etc. by the way if u r wondering about the type of turtle they are announce it at the turtle meeting thurs at tlc . c ya there.

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Oct 23, 2009 | been awhile still holding vigil

sorry been so long but nothing much to report . nest 80 is still sitting . no activity. dont know the effect this cold has had on the eggs except to lengthen the incubation time. all hope fpr warmer weather

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Oct 3, 2009 | capital P capital U peeee yewwwwwwwww

forgot to mention nest 71 I inventoried it on tues . 85 hatched 29 unhatched . 28 dead in nest . most likely from raccoon scaring the bejesus out of a ghost crab who went on a killing frenzy . snapping at anything that moved. this was mucho stinko nest worst this year,

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Oct 1, 2009 | we r holding vigil

nest 80 is still sitting . obviously a lot cooler. I have been takiing temp readings at nest depth( outside the cage). sand at 1 1/2 feet has been 79 to 83 degrees . this morning it was 80 . what literature I have found says nests cannot survive if sand gets below 70 . so lets all do a warm front dance .

By: Carol Welch | Date: Sep 26, 2009 | Afternoon at the Sea Turtle Hospital

Just had to share: Alan & I took our daughter and grandaughter to the Sea Turtle Hospital at the Aquarium in Charleston yesterday. We had our own private tour since no one else had made reservations. They had a variety of turtles to observe; Green, Kemp Ridley, and of course Loggerhead. One of the Loggerheads was a 350 lb female. She was so cooperative! She came up to her window and observed us as we lovingly observed her. Our grandaughter (age3) was very excited. Ava has been to several inventories, so she has seen hatchlings crawl to the water several times, but has never seen a full grown turtle. She was amazed. I know several of you have been to the Hospital, but if you have not, you must. It is a wonderful place to hang out for 45 minutes or so. They do require reservations and payment in advance; very reasonable though, at $10 for adults and $5 for children.

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Sep 25, 2009 | sorry

to all the former english teachers out there my apology for yesturdays post , this is what happens when turtle nuts start catching up on thier sleep. nothing new today just the raccoons on nightly vigil .

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Sep 24, 2009 | bitter sweet day

nest 79 inventoried today on two more to go :(
83 hatched 38 did not no babies live or dead so hip hip hooray that nests emergence success is 100% . nest 71 will be done tues we think it hatched weeks ago but never no confirmation ie tracks or hatchlings. then long wait till 80 .

By: Carol Welch | Date: Sep 23, 2009 | Wacky Wednesday's last day of the '09 season

Inventory of Nest #57 was done today with 105 unhatched and 17 hatched. No live or dead hatchlings found. This nest was insitu, and according to Buddy and Karen, was washed over several times and actually submerged by an unusually high tide at one point. A beautiful, breezy and very cloudy morning. Alan and I were a bit quiet on our return home this am; I guess we realized this season was coming to an end. Thank goodness we have next season to look forward to! We are all looking forward to Nest #80 - someone keep us all informed. Thanks!

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Sep 21, 2009 | begining of the end part 1

nest 79 hatched last nite, with no raccoon interence. inventory set for thursday after this will be last inventory of a recently hatched nest.

By: Bonnie | Date: Sep 20, 2009 | Sunday Nest #73 Inventoried

I had the rare privilege to inventory with Connie's help a nest that Ken, I, and our grandchildren found and relocated back in July. Nest # 73 in Zone 1 at the campground were 76 hatched, 33 unhatched. We released two live hatchlings that made it safely to the ocean.

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Sep 19, 2009 | importance of picking up our trash

today was 2009 international beach/river sweep . Hunting island did its part. with fohi cleaning beach, trails roads etc. an park staff ,with help from navy rotc, removed loads of debris from cabin road. n the rotary club fed this big crowd . thanks to all who helped. trash kept out of the ocean saves sea turtles lives!!

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Sep 18, 2009 | sprint to the finish

busy week 8 nests n 4 days .inventories sun 77,73,75. mon 78 , tues 64, an wed 67 57 58 . gonna be a busy 4 days.

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Sep 18, 2009 | nest 78

nest 78 hatched inventory set for mon. nest 78 is a good example of when to relocate and when not to . if 78 had been nest 8 laid n may early june it would have been fine insitu. but it was 78 laid end of july . this morning with the high tide nest 78 orginal location was submerged , not just washed over. real bad if eggs r hatchlings still been there. so kudos to sat team for the relocation. superb job.

By: Laurel | Date: Sep 18, 2009 | Sunday help welcome

Thanks for the offer Bonnie and anyone who wants to help Sunday, you are more than welcome to join us! So far it is just me and Buddy and maybe Connie with 3 inventories to do!

By: Bonnie | Date: Sep 17, 2009 | Happy Birthday Nest 73

Happy Bday hatchlings of Nest 73! My grandchildren discovered and helped with relocation. I would be thrilled to help Sunday's team with inventory:)

By: TurtleBuddy | Date: Sep 17, 2009 | dateline : thursday sept 17

nest 73 hatched inventory set for sun . sun will be a busy day 3 nests to inventory. 77,75,n 73. inventory today of nest 72 40 hatched , 49 did not . yes lolita still beach left.

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