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Jul 12, 2016 18:28:09   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
Bill_de wrote:
Very nice series Steve. I like that you showed us the environment as well as the close-ups.

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Thanks, Bill. And I wanted to be careful not to spook her, so couldn't really get in front of her. Would have been a good time for the telephoto! We love that within five miles of us in either direction we have the Viera Wetlands and this great stretch of beach. We like to walk for exercise, and at either of these places there is always something new to see!

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Jul 12, 2016 18:29:20   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
ottopj wrote:
Thanks for the story. I was on a walk at a local park one day when I saw a turtle break out of its egg and head for the water. Stayed another hour and watched a couple more. What a treat.


It is always a treat to see such events!

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Jul 12, 2016 18:30:49   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
boberic wrote:
Nice series- thanks for posting. What's amazing to me that once those hatchlings reach adult hood and after swimming for 1,000,s of miles, they will return to that same beach to lay their eggs. Nobody has the slightest idea how they do it.


Birds, butterflies, bears, even alligators - all seem to have not only the ability to navigate but also an internal GPS system!

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Jul 12, 2016 18:31:46   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
gwr wrote:
awesome set. thanx for sharing. gary


Thanks, Gary and Linda!

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Jul 12, 2016 18:32:24   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
Sirius_one wrote:
A fantastic series. Right place at the right time!!!


Thanks! Timing - and blind luck - is everything!

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Jul 13, 2016 05:46:57   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
sb wrote:
Sea turtles have nested in record numbers along Florida's Atlantic Coast over the past several years, and this is in no small measure due to efforts to protect nests, eliminate lights shining on beaches, and to use turtle-excluding technology in fishing nets. The lack of hurricanes which destroys many nests has been good news as well. It is very rare to see the nesting activity because these turtles generally nest in the middle of the night. But if nature calls, apparently it is hard to resist. Yesterday evening my wife and I went for a walk on the nearby beach and were shocked and pleasantly surprised to see a loggerhead laying her eggs! I did have my cell phone with me, so we were able to catch the activity. This is the beach adjacent to Patrick Air Force Base, which is wonderfully underutilized and great for the turtles because there are no hotels, condos, etc. The beach here is covered with turtle tracks, indicating another good year for these creatures!

In the first photo you can see her throwing up sand as she is digging the hole for her eggs.
Sea turtles have nested in record numbers along Fl... (show quote)


Nice set Steve.

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Jul 13, 2016 06:34:08   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
sb wrote:
Sea turtles have nested in record numbers along Florida's Atlantic Coast over the past several years, and this is in no small measure due to efforts to protect nests, eliminate lights shining on beaches, and to use turtle-excluding technology in fishing nets. The lack of hurricanes which destroys many nests has been good news as well. It is very rare to see the nesting activity because these turtles generally nest in the middle of the night. But if nature calls, apparently it is hard to resist. Yesterday evening my wife and I went for a walk on the nearby beach and were shocked and pleasantly surprised to see a loggerhead laying her eggs! I did have my cell phone with me, so we were able to catch the activity. This is the beach adjacent to Patrick Air Force Base, which is wonderfully underutilized and great for the turtles because there are no hotels, condos, etc. The beach here is covered with turtle tracks, indicating another good year for these creatures!

In the first photo you can see her throwing up sand as she is digging the hole for her eggs.
Sea turtles have nested in record numbers along Fl... (show quote)


SB, nice series. As you said, it's unusual to capture these creatures in the act during daylight.

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Jul 13, 2016 07:02:51   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Nice set Steve.


Thanks, Jack. I am at least glad I had my iPhone with me. Could have done her more justice, but we were "just out for a walk"....

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Jul 13, 2016 07:03:18   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
rmm0605 wrote:
SB, nice series. As you said, it's unusual to capture these creatures in the act during daylight.


Thanks, rmm!

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Jul 13, 2016 08:15:06   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Nice sequence, Steve.

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Jul 13, 2016 10:03:55   #
blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area
 
Amazing series Steve.

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Jul 13, 2016 15:48:26   #
MWojton Loc: Yardley, PA
 
Great pictures and story to go with it

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Jul 13, 2016 17:32:59   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
Thanks John, Mike and blacks2. It was an amazing chance encounter!

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Jul 13, 2016 22:13:07   #
foodie65
 
Great series:

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Jul 14, 2016 00:16:42   #
tbell7D Loc: Houston
 
A fascinating series of images Steve. Great photos and great commentary too. It's nice to know that these creatures are now better able to reproduce and hopefully survive.

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