Today was kinda gross…scratch that, really gross. It was hot, sunny, and cloudless. This was perfect weather for a swim and relaxing...and I had to work. I had sand and dirt sticking to me everywhere and it looked like I stepped out of a tanning salon. It all washed off in the shower though, bummer. (But now I know what I look like with a tan!). We found only one turtle, 8134, a recapture. She had a protrusion on her right front leg; we think it's a bone. Ouch! These turtles are tough! Most of the older ones are beaten up; some look like they’ve been run over too. (I’m not joking!)
We had some guests recently join us on our patrol; little day campers! They were so cute!!!! I felt like I was giving another aquarium tour, but without all the usual hyperactive screaming and running. They got a little too excited over the turtle we found. No you cannot hold the turtle, watch out he bites, no you can not take him with you. You have no idea how glad I was that we found at least one turtle. I can’t imagine what would have happened if we didn't find one. Luckily Emily and I knew enough about the flora and fauna to entertain the kids ( I even gave the horseshoe crab talk I’ve said uncountable times at the aquarium job while trying to illustrate as best I could with a molted horseshoe crab carapace). They were so exhausted by the end of walk that they barely talked, let alone complained. The councilors were very thankful. The kids and councilors were really nice and I doubt they would have complained much even f we didn’t see a turtle, I just keep thinking about some of the tours I’ve led at my previous job *shudder* not pretty.
Today’s terrapins: 1
Total terrapins: 52
Nest total: 13
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