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Another loggerhead lays eggs in broad daylight

Loggerhead lays eggs near Stallworth Anthony and Sherry Head of South Walton Turtle Watch Group had a pleasant surprise in the early morning hours of Aug. 2. While walking the beach for the group, they came upon a mother turtle in the midst of laying her eggs. Thank you for sharing Anthony and Sherry. Click here to view all the 2009 turtle nests...

Loggerhead turtle lays eggs in broad daylight

Typically, loggerhead turtles lay their eggs at night, but one special mother turtle decided that the morning hours of July 23 was her time. The loggerhead was discovered by a local beach goer, Ray Combs who called Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). FWC  then called South Walton Turtle Watch Group who were able to document the event, and mark her nest. The turtle was able to lay her eggs and return to the Gulf of Mexico without incident....

Railroad vines help protect South Walton beaches

Beautiful summer plant strengthens sand dunes Always a pleasant sight along our sand dunes, the beautiful blooming railroad vine is also an important protector of our sand dunes. As with the sea oats, the plant helps to stabilize the dunes by rooting at nodes all along its length, and is often planted for that purpose. Each flower opens only once, in the morning, but keep blooming almost all year long, peaking from May through November. The railroad vine is native...

Rags to Riches Regatta awash in color

Elizabeth Savage, race organizer gives a recap on the race: “The Hobie’s raced from Grayton to Seagrove Beach on July 3, 2009. The race of mostly 16 ft. Hobie’s started just after 12:30 pm on a beautiful day. Capt Bill Apple (Panama Jack) and his crew, Jeremy, raced to the finish line for first place just ahead of Bryson Stephens (#109366) and his crew, daughter, Madeline Stephens. In third was Karl Renelt (#08) and crew Bridget Precise who grabbed their...

Loggerhead turtle unable to nest due to obstructions left on beach

Sad news for turtle nesting as loggerhead unable to find place to lay her eggs South Walton Turtle Watch volunteers continue to struggle to find turtle nest success in South Walton. These photos were taken by volunteers June 17. The above photo shows where a loggerhead turtle attempted to nest but was unable due to obstructions left on the beach. No one knows for sure why she gave up, but it appears the tracks spell out the message. The photo...