Turtle Walks
Turtle Walks • BHI Conservancy Members Only
Many who have observed 300 lb. loggerheads coming ashore to nest, or the miracle of tiny hatchlings emerging from their nest, tell us that these are among the most extraordinary events you can experience in the wild.
During the summer season (Friday, June 1-Sunday, August 12), Conservancy Members may join the Sea Turtle Program Coordinator and Conservancy Interns for a nightly Turtle Walk at 9:00PM to learn about this extraordinary process. After a 45-minute presentation about our program, what to expect, and basic sea turtle biology, you are led to the beach to await word from our beach patrol for directions to any nesting or hatching sites.
Starting Monday, August 13th through Thursday, September 20th, Turtle Walks will be offered on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 8PM-11PM. During this time, Turtle Walks will focus on potential hatching events, as females are no longer laying nests that late in the season.
We are granted permission to conduct Turtle Walks through a special state permit that restricts us to 25 participants per night, in order to protect this natural resource. Turtle Walks are only available to BHI Conservancy Members and due to limit space, fill up very quickly. If you are a member, you are encouraged to register as early as possible to ensure space for you and your guests. Reservations are required for this program. The Turtle Walks meet at the Fleming Environmental Center.
Things to bring on your Turtle Walk:
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In 2011, the BHI Conservancy protected 99 nest that were laid. 75 nests hatched. The unhatched nests were due to Hurricane Irene and unfertilized eggs.
For more informations on the turtles of Bald head Island click to go to Turtles.
For more information on our Sea Turtle Protection Program click here.
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