Gordon’s Surprise for Alabama Point
August 28th (some good news)-
Good day,
At late check last night we were able to witness a “boil” on I-3! Rick spotted a depression and within minutes 120 hatchlings emerged in the silver moonlight. We are hearing no more sounds, but will monitor closely.Thanks, team for a job well done! Each of you are appreciated! I-3 hatched on day 58.
Dance!
Turtle Mom
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August 29 – Some Disturbing News!
Peggy this is what I found when I got to nest I-1 last night.
I left everything like I found it so you could see it this morning.
I'm sorry i woke you last night, but I wanted to make sure you knew about it.
Mike,
We had an insult to I-1 last night between 9 and 10 p.m.
Peggy
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I met with OB Police about the insult to I-1 and a report was filed. I also spoke with Federal authorities.
Thanks to Rosie for the great pic last night . It was most helpful.
Peggy.
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To all Team Leaders
FYI we had someone dig into I-1, broke at least 1 egg. Local and federal law enforcement have been notified. Everyone stay vigilant.
Mike
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August 31 – Great Season
Team,
Thank you all for a great season of patrol. We have matched our record!
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I-3 was excavated last evening. We had difficulty finding the clutch and dug a cavern but finally found it when George was climbing out of the “hole”. We had no live hatchlings.This nest produced 120 vibrant babies!
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Enjoy the day,
Turtle Mom
Get rested , our work is just beginning!
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Sept 4 – More good news – & another non-conformist
Last night a cheering crowd saw 71 hatchlings to the water as they emerged from I-4. I am hearing more scratching this morning! The hatchlings were very large with excellent instincts. Thanks to all the team who assisted and a BIG thanks to Rick W for all the “baby-sitting”.
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I checked all 9 nests. A VERY large ,unkempt dog was roaming unleashed inside the barrier at the Perdido Place nest. I found a lady[the owner] at the Bella Luna boardwalk and asked her to leave with the dog.
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Thanks for all you do,
Turtle Mom
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Sept 5 – more of the same
Greetings,
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I-4
Paula and Bruce saw 3 hatchlings to the water late last night. Great job! I heard nothing at four-thirty this morning. We will excavate tomorrow after I-1 is finished.(total of 74)
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I-9
Someone camped at this nest last night. Quilts, sleeping bags, fresh fruit and sodas were laid out at daybreak , but no one around.
Have a great day,
Turtle Mom
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Sept 6 -Why do people insist on destroying that which is not theirs ? [Ed..]
Team,
Great job monitoring on the busy holiday. We have encountered several dog issues this year. Please call O.B. police if you have dogs at a nest or on the beach. Three dogs were at or near nests in the last 24 hours! …clip]
Update:
I-1
Quiet and log is missing at early check today. Someone had messed with the signage also. Excavation at 5:30 p.m. today (weather permitting). This nest has produced no hatchlings.
I-4 (Courtney’s)
Rosie and daughter, Martina, watched 7 babies emerge around 8:30 last night! I went to the nest around 4 today and watched 4 more awaken between 4 and 4:45 before dawn. Ricky and I are still hearing more scratching. We will excavate later today after I-1. This nest needs to be watched carefully today.
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Thanks for all the efforts, team!
Turtle Mom
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Sept 7 Updates:
I-1 Excavated. All eggs infertile.
I-4 Excavated. 107 eggs and 103 vibrant hatchlings to the water!!!!!!!!!!
I-5 We are hearing good sounds. This nest needs to be monitored very closely.
In Appreciation to all,
Turtle Mom
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Sept 9 Update
I-5
One lone baby to the water around five this morning. I am not hearing any sounds after the release. I have decided to wait to excavate since this appears to be a “trickle” nest, unless we have a “boil” tonight. […clip]
Have a great day,
Turtle Mom
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Sept 10 Update
With the ominous storm clouds fast approaching, I went to check the nests. I-5 has popping sounds. ????
I-6 has a depression forming and I heard loud waterfalls despite the heavy winds. Susie heard scratching at mid-day.
Turtle Mom
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Sept 12th rainy excitement
Good Morning,
The heavy rain kept me from nest checking at the usual time before dawn. I arrived at I-6 a little before six and it was still dark. As I looked into the nest all I could see were turtles! I quickly texted Carrie to alert the team. I filled the bucket with sand and watched one more emerge. I put the hatchlings in the bucket—Oh My ! Dawn was approaching . It was misty raining. I dug a trench (not a very good one due to the fact I was in a hurry). I dug from where the Mom had laid the clutch. The hatchlings were very healthy and only one decided to go back North. One baby even bit my glove—very aggressive!
Two gulls appeared as the last babies were entering the Gulf waters. I chased them down the beach. I stayed for a long time being sure they all went out to sea safely. Rick W and I heard no sounds from I-6 later this morning.
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No sounds on I-5. Excavation will be today at six-thirty. This nest has produced only nine babies. I do not know what we will find upon excavation.
Keep dancing!
Turtle Mom
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Sept 13 update
Happy Sunday,
I-5… At excavation all remaining eggs were infertile, two were absent (possible ghost crab) and nine shells ( 9 to water)
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Turtle Mom.
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Sept 15 Update
Good morning,
I-6 … I heard good scratching at five this morning. […clip] This nest has already produced 91 hatchlings to the water! […clip]
I-7 & I-8 … All is quiet.
See you on the beach,
Turtle Mom
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Sept 16 update
Good morning,
I-6 … Excavation produced a total of 108 hatchlings to the water out of 112 eggs! Great job team.
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Thanks for all your hard work,
Turtle Mom
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