No news is good news... 7th Aug 2010

A PIPPED HATCHLING FROM LAST YEARS EXCAVATIONS

Hey there! Its seems like ages since we updated the blog (slow slow slow internet and busy busy busy days being the main culprits) so here goes with some of the recent news.
The hatchlings have arrived at last! The poor volunteers that left last week were afraid that they wouldn’t see any at all but on the Sunday morning before the group left Juliana came running back to camp at 7am and mayhem ensued. Fiona and Mikaela jumped on bikes and raced down the beach to see the last of the little fellers finally reach the water ;-)

As of now we have 3 nests hatching and the first nest excavation planned for Wednesday. I guess omelette will be off the menu again for the foreseeable future then…

NEST EXCAVATION

Nest numbers continue to rise steadily with the total at 33 and counting. With a couple of weeks left of nesting activity left it looks like an already above average year is going to turn out very very well after all in terms of nest numbers. Most of the nests are already shaded by now too, an alleyway to the sea is constructed from bamboo and beach mats to prevent hatchling disorientation. August is also upon us and that means the hottest and busiest month for all concerned as virtually all of Greece heads to the beaches to escape the sweltering city heat. Many many fun times are ahead im sure.

NEST SHADING

Until next time

Caretta Bob over and out
xxx

No news is good news... 7th Aug 2010