13-05-2025
Loggerhead turtle nest ties for earliest nest recorded on Pensacola Beach
PERDIDO KEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers recorded the first nest of 2025 on Perdido Key early Mother's Day morning.
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Despite gloomy weather conditions, eagle-eyed patrollers were able to spot the nest.
This is the earliest nest recorded on Perdido Key and ties for the earliest nest ever recorded on Pensacola Beach, according to Escambia County officials.
They said May and June are the busiest nesting months for the area.
Loggerheads make up 90% of turtle nests in Escambia County.
Other species include greens, leatherbacks, and the rare Kemp's Ridley. Eggs will incubate for about 60 days before the baby turtles venture out into the Gulf.
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It is recommended to use no flashlights, leave no belongings, and fill hazardous holes along the beach to help protect nesting areas.
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