Waties Island Nest Count

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Saturday, October 12th - WISTMP EOY Meeting and Gathering

 Hi All - hoping this finds everyone safe and hardy.  Yesterday, we had about 20 LOAs and Volunteers for our End of Year meeting which was held on the beach yesterday afternoon.    We were joined by our honorary volunteer, Jackie Boyce.

I believe I got around to speak to everyone, I did try, so much so, I missed out on the many food items everyone brought out to share.  I did get some  cupcakes at the end and enjoyed dessert last night and breakfast this morning.

A couple of things came up and I will address - I was asked about  Dr Shamblin's DNA work.  I have included a hyperlink that Michelle Pate passed along to me.  The cost for processing a DNA sample is $30.00.                 https://shamblinlab.wixsite.com/genetics/support-our-research

Thanks to all who  attended - and hoping I will see you around town and next season.

  •  Stats on Nesting Season
    • 20 Nests
      • 50% nests relocated
    • 29 False Crawls
    • 6 Possible Nests – 2 became Nests
    • 2 False Crawls became nests
  • First False Crawl was May 15th – Wednesday
  • Last False Crawl was 7/30 – FC27 - Tuesday
  • First Nest was May 17th – Friday
  • Last Nest #16 – July 14th - Tuesday
  • One Stranding – June 29th

 Leslie

Text by Leslie, Pics by Leslie and Cherie






 

 


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