Sea Turtle Nesting Season Is Here
Sea turtle nesting season officially kicked off May 1 and runs through November. There are so many one-of-akind opportunities for visitors to be able to experience these majestic creatures up close, and it’s the only island where you can encounter nesting mamas! Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Georgia’s only sea turtle rehabilitation hospital where visitors can also get an up-close look … Continue reading "Sea Turtle Nesting Season Is Here" The post Sea Turtle Nesting Season Is Here first appeared on The Savannah Tribune.
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Sea turtle nesting season officially kicked off May 1 and runs through November. There are so many one-of-akind opportunities for visitors to be able to experience these majestic creatures up close, and it’s the only island where you can encounter nesting mamas!
Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Georgia’s only sea turtle rehabilitation hospital where visitors can also get an up-close look at this important species . The Center offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences. Year-round indoor and outdoor programs are also available for guests of all ages. Ride with Dawn Patrol – The morning will be spent patrolling Jekyll Island’s beaches with our sea turtle patrol team, riding in utility vehicles (UTVs) and walking on foot, assisting with a variety of tasks, including potentially protecting nests, checking for signs of predators, and potentially observing nest inventories.
• Ride with Night Patrol – The evening will be spent with our sea turtle patrol team, riding the beach in utility vehicles and walking the other half on foot,
in search of sea turtles that nest on Jekyll Island’s beaches. • Evening Turtle Walks – Explore the beach at night and learn about the amazing journey of loggerhead sea turtles nesting along the Georgia coast. • Sunrise Turtle Walks – Explore the wonders of Jekyll Island’s beach ecology. Your guide will introduce you to the basics of sea turtle nesting and hatching, the ecological history of Jekyll, and any wildlife you come across.
Fun fact: Last year Georgia officially hit a record number of sea turtle nests (up to 3,966 nests and over 6,000 loggerheads hatched and emerged from nests!). We can’t wait to see what 2023 brings.
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