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Title: Turtle nest
Post by: Corixa on October 06, 2019, 01:07:19 PM

We walked past the Turtle nest a number of times during our 2 week stay. I imagine they are due to hatch fairly soon or maybe it has already happened?

Anyone in the area that can update us when it happens and any idea what species of Turtle they are - Green or Loggerhead maybe?

Cheers

Clive

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: maggiesaes on October 06, 2019, 02:22:55 PM

Yes I hope we do get news of their safe arrival.

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: Jimbo on October 07, 2019, 10:38:42 AM

I think they hatch at full moon. The moon's waxing at about 50% at the moment. I'll ask around to see if anybody knows.

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: swedebasher on October 07, 2019, 11:15:44 AM

Some might have already as a local showed me a pic of one.

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: maggiesaes on October 07, 2019, 12:25:36 PM

I hope a good few make it.

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: Jules on October 08, 2019, 11:16:09 PM

Quote from: swedebasher on October 07, 2019, 11:15:44 AM

Some might have already as a local showed me a pic of one.

The one doing the rounds was a terrapin not a turtle

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: Jules on October 08, 2019, 11:18:32 PM

The top of the nest was vandalised recently but the eggs must still be under the sand. Someone checks everyday and apparently the sand is sinking which is a sign of movement inside the nest

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: maggiesaes on October 09, 2019, 07:03:42 AM

Oh no!Vandalised by what I wonder,human or animal.

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: Jimbo on October 09, 2019, 07:16:03 PM

Looked at it today - perfectly flat and no sign of damage. Theory has it that they are due to hatch on Monday.

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: GarySam on October 28, 2019, 04:18:59 PM

Anybody know if they hatched okay and that some made it to the sea?

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: maggiesaes on October 28, 2019, 08:58:48 PM

Not heard a whisper and it would be good to know.

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: Corixa on October 28, 2019, 10:35:48 PM

I fear that if there had been good news we would have known by now - looks like the nest may not have been viable :(

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: Karen on October 29, 2019, 01:11:48 PM

AAw that would be a shame :(

Title: Re: Turtle nest
Post by: maggiesaes on October 29, 2019, 03:32:59 PM

How sad.