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The Hatchlings

For the second year in a row, we were fortunate
enough to partake in a hatchlings (or baby turtles) release

Our friend Manuel once again wanted me to be the "official photographer"

In addition, he asked me to read his "turtle school" textbook so I could help him explain
the release process and teach the guests a little more about the turtles

It was a very successful hatching, with 99 hatchlings out of 109 eggs

I think it was a magical time for all involved

(Big thanks to Nikki for taking over behind the camera while I was busy helping Manuel)

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A Natural Nest On The Beach
A Natural Nest On The Beach		 Guests Gather Around The Enclosure
Guests Gather Around The Enclosure		 Manuel Digs Out The First Hatchling
Manuel Digs Out The First Hatchling		 Aren't They Cute?
Aren't They Cute?
How Not To Hold A Hatchling
How Not To Hold A Hatchling		 The Proper Holding Technique
The Proper Holding Technique		 Chaos In The Nest
Chaos In The Nest		 Scrambling To Get Out
Scrambling To Get Out
Everyone Wants A Look
Everyone Wants A Look		 Manuel With The First Out Of The Nest
Manuel With The First Out Of The Nest		 Tortuguitas Carrier
Tortuguitas Carrier		 The Great Escape
The Great Escape
Climbing Over Each Other
Climbing Over Each Other		 All Are Mesmerized
All Are Mesmerized		 Phil Gets To Dig Out The Bottom Of The Nest
Phil Gets To Dig Out The Bottom Of The Nest		 Manuel Talks To Guests While I DIg
Manuel Talks To Guests While I DIg
109 Eggs Laid On August 20, 2008 - 99 Hatchlings Born October 16, 2008
109 Eggs Laid On August 20, 2008 - 99 Hatchlings Born October 16, 2008		 The Baby Turtle Carrier Girls
The Baby Turtle Carrier Girls		 Phil Shares Information
Phil Shares Information		 Handing Out The Hatchlings
Handing Out The Hatchlings
You Can Buy A Print In The Photo Shop
"You Can Buy A Print In The Photo Shop"		 Gotta Get Those Little Guys In The Water Fast
Gotta Get Those Little Guys In The Water Fast		 You Can Just Feel The Excitement
You Can Just Feel The Excitement		 Fast Hand
Fast Hand
Phil With A Tortuguita
Phil With A Tortuguita		 Nikki With Luigi
Nikki With "Luigi"		 Set Your Turtles Free!
Set Your Turtles Free!		 This Way LIttle Tortuguitas
This Way LIttle Tortuguitas
Manuel Watches His Babies Take Their First Steps
Manuel Watches His Babies Take Their First Steps		 A Big Climb
A Big Climb		 I'm Coming To Get You!
"I'm Coming To Get You!"		 Manuel Follows Them Down The Beach
Manuel Follows Them Down The Beach
Rough Terrain
Rough Terrain		 Drawn By The Shimmering Water
Drawn By The Shimmering Water		 One Last Push
One Last Push		 Surf In Sight
Surf In Sight
Tortuguita Trail
Tortuguita Trail		 First Taste Of Water
First Taste Of Water		 Swimming Away
Swimming Away
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Guest 09-Dec-2010 00:17
I love sea turtles and LOVED this photo gallery.
Carrie~aka~Daydreamer
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