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Final Turtle Count for 2022 Season - Nests: 351 False Crawls: 236
2023 - stay tuned.

Night Walk - 7/22

7/23/2017

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We had another successful walk as we got to see some hatchlings! Unfortunately, these hatchlings were disorientated and they were having troubles finding the ocean due to the light pollution. It was a very dark night as it was near a new moon and these hatchlings didn't know where to go. I was able to steer them in the right direction so they could start their swimming journey! In total we had about 6 hatchlings that we recovered from nest 25!

The following morning during patrol there was no new turtle nesting activity. Our season is definitely starting to slow down. The last sea turtle nest may be during the first week of August. During the morning patrol for cases like nest 25, we fill out a disorientation report. We also take pictures to show the hatchling crawls. I submit all the information to inform DNR of the lighting issues we are experiencing. See below for one of the pictures that was submitted with our disorientation report.
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Disorientated hatchling tracks - notice the circling patterns from the various light sources
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Peggy Hiers
7/29/2017 06:54:16 pm

Thank you so much for taking us on our very first turtle night walk. We are hoping to make this an annual adventure for our family. Your program is very informative and exciting. You did a great job keeping the baby turtles safe. We are baby turtle fans for life. We are hoping to come on a turtle inventory next week. Again, thank you for all you do.

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Leah Schwartzentruber
8/2/2017 09:48:24 am

Hi Peggy,
I am so glad you enjoyed our night walk program and that you will be returning next year! We hope to see you at an inventory soon!

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    Leah Schwartzentruber

    Sea Turtle Specialist 
    Edisto Beach State Park
    8377 State Cabin Road
    Edisto Island, SC, 29438

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