Gulf State Park gets their first nest of 2019 Season
June 22: From Lisa G (OB Team Leader)
Got a call from Mike at 3:16 am “Turtle on beach but gone back to water” followed up by a text (which I did not read – mistake) Got a text from LOF crew at 3:54 that a nest was spotted between loungers at Phoenix West. (Spotter is not on our team so was not familiar with our beach). While patrolling I gave heads up to a few but would not send broadcast until location/nest confirmed. Got to Phoenix West with all supplies – no nest? Went to Phoenix West II with all supplies – no nest. Talked to LOF spotter and we determined it was Phoenix 1. In the meantime, I am trying to contact the volunteer in that section (C). Turns out she notified me of not being able to patrol today but I failed to put it on my calendar!! Well what can I say!! So Cathy and Tina sprinted to cover C while the whole time Suncoast [… clip…] is antsy to groom and of course where does he want to start – you got it – section C! So anyway, Turtle Broadcast was made at 6:45, eggs were found by Yours Truly – thank goodness. Tina S. and Michele G. moved 95 eggs and we were taking our team pic by 7:35!!!! Not any real good choices for relocation – did the best we could with what we had to work with. It is a very wild section of Orange Beach! Oh did I mention that Mike’s text at 3:16 am (the one I didn’t read) said turtle on beach at Phoenix 1???? OOPS!
Thanks so much to everyone especially Cathy, Tina and Mark for following me all over OB this morning. LOL Also big thanks to Michele G., Karen, Lance, Jerrie, Jude, Sherry, Jane.
Goodness 8 nests and not even halfway thru nesting season!! The Momma Turtles are everywhere and loving our clean beaches. I am sure we would not have gotten all of these nests if not for LOF. Just think how good it will be one day when the loungers are gone!!
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