This is the first time in four years of turtle tracking that our turtle season has extended into October, but I don’t expect it to last much longer. It was great to be able to make the turtle walk this morning, the first morning we’ve seen under 70 degrees since May. It was a real change of pace to be out walking the beach without the normal summer heat and humidity.
In actual turtle news there was one more nest that hatched over the past week leaving only two remaining on Bonita Beach. One of the two nests should be hatching any day now and the final nest should hatch within the next week.
One of the remaining nests has had issues with sand crabs so a sand crab trap was added to the nest by the Turtle Time folks.
Sand Crab Trap
It was so nice this morning that we had to take some time and just stare out into the gulf and appreciate the beauty of the area. Of course – we weren’t the only ones standing around and staring at the gulf this morning.
A lineup of birds enjoying the first sub 70 degree morning since May
Soon after both the birds and Julie and I were surprised when a very small airplane went buzzing overhead. It came by so quickly that Julie nearly missed getting a picture. Fortunately she was able to whip out and focus her camera before it was out of site.
A great way to start your day
If anyone knows what kind of plane that is please leave a comment and let us know.
After the plane was gone the birds went back to their morning feeding and Julie and I headed out for our breakfast as well.
Steve & Julie
