Turtle Time
Peggy Sagmiller
It is mid-June, and no turtles have nested in Pine
Knoll Shores yet. It may seem strange, but the water
temperatures are still considered a bit cool. Everything
north of Onslow Beach is really slow, but should be im
proving any day now. Hopefully, it won’t be long before
we have some nests.
So far, there are four Loggerhead nests on Bogue
Banks. Two nests are at Fort Macon, and one is in At
lantic Beach! Just recently one was laid in Emerald Isle.
Although we have no nests or crawls, we have had
four stranded turtles in Pine Knoll Shores. Two were
young Green Turtles. One, a female, was emaciated.
The second Green had been crushed. It may have
surfaced into a boat hull or Jet Ski. The third turtle was
an endangered Kemps Ridley. These turtles do not nest
here, but are swimming offshore. This turtle was alive
when found, but died while we waited for someone to
open the aquarium. It was also emaciated.
The last stranding in Pine Knoll Shores was a half
grown Loggerhead with two fishhooks imbedded in its
jaw. Both hooks were rusted and trailing eight to ten
inches of line. This turde was also alive, but died vnthin
minutes. Someone most likely played him on a line
until he was exhausted, then cut him loose. The hooks
in the jaw would have made eating difficult.
Here’s hoping things improve soon.
What’s Up With Parks and Recreation?
By John Brodman
Parade. Mark your calendar for Pine Knoll Shores’ annual 4th of July parade at 10:00 a.m., beginning and ending
at Garner Park. This event has really grown in the last few years, and a lot of summertime visitors and grandchil
dren participate! So decorate your wagons, bikes and strollers, paint your faces and come on down. There will be a
fire truck on display and music for the parade march.
Clean Sweep. Another event you won’t want to miss is our annual July 5th clean beaches sweep, beginning at
9:00 a.m. at the Iron Steamer beach access. Join your friends and neighbors for an informal beach cleanup on the
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