1 of 32 Loggerhead Turtle Hatchlings

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The biggest thrill I've ever had on the Hilton Head Island beach was getting to see 37 endangered baby loggerhead turtles from nest to sea. After watching one hatchling make it to the sea on a Saturday evening, I returned to the nest early Sunday morning and was fortunate enough to be there when the turtle protection project leader arrived at the scene.
Tracks from baby turtles that emerged the previous day.
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