Loggerhead Journey from Start to Finish:
Loggerhead Journey from Start to Finish:
When I arrived at 6:10am, this incredible loggerhead mother was already in the process of laying her eggs just before sunrise. The New Smyrna Turtle Trackers were on site, respectfully monitoring her journey from start to finish—lasting until 7:50am.
This video captures it all: her steady focus while laying her eggs, the careful covering of her nest, and her long trek back to the ocean. She appeared a bit disoriented at times, taking a few u-turns, but eventually her inner wisdom kicked in. With quiet strength, she made her way home to the ocean, the crowd cheering as she disappeared into the waves.
Song is Eternal Life by Tristan Barton