Turtle time

There are a couple of turtle nests near the spot where I go to the beach each morning. One must be close to hatching, as the rangers have closed off the area from the nest to the waterline, and have put up the black plastic barrier.





In case you've ever wondered, the black plastic is to help ensure that the turtles go toward the water rather than toward the road, both by creating a barrier they are unlikely to try to get through, and by blocking any light from the road which might confuse them into going that direction. So now you know!

I also happened to see one of the Park Service staff who does the morning turtle patrol. It's thanks to the efforts of these folks (and volunteers from the community) that turtle nests are located, marked and protected.