Turtle hatching

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 09:35

22nd July.



There will be a Turtle hatching tonight. Meet at the Goat shed at 5pm.



Ian

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 09:49

Hi ianwfs do they hatch in the dark?

Thank you N

ianwfs


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Posts: 563

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 10:28

The hatchlings are allowed to emerge naturally, which they tend to do in the evening. A couple of days after the last one has been seen, the volunteers excavate the nest and give the stragglers a hand. By that time it will be a bit before dusk.



Have a look here for a bit more info.

http://www.whatson-northcyprus.com/whatson/events/annually/turtles/hatching_info.htm



Ian

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 11:24

Hi Nicky - The hatching is usually at around 6pm. Hopefully there will be plenty over the next few weeks. We fly out tomorrow - yipee!!

Lisa&Mark


Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 14:12

We fly out tomorrow too. I can't wait. I hope there will be some more hatchings over the next week, that is something I really would love to watch.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 14:33

Am I out of sync here I though the hatching season extended to October or is it summer only?

Perry


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Posts: 413

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 14:53

Lisa/Mark - I think you will be able to see them hatching most days (apart from sunday) - if you go to Alagidi beach and stay the afternoon - then watch out for the students between 6 and 7pm..... Have fun !

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 15:15

Oh we cant wait to get down there. Thanks for all the information. Have a great time Perry and you Lisa and Mark

ianwfs


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Posts: 563

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 16:14

Rock,

You are quite right, hatching does go into October, but the peak is August and September.



This hatching is only (I think) the second one so far this season.



Ian

Lisa&Mark


Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
22/07/2008 16:15

Thank you boredhousewife, I am sure we will have a great time. We visited North Cyprus May 2007 and we fell in love with this part of the island, the people are so friendly as well. What a wonderful place.

ianwfs


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Posts: 563

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 13:19

There's another hatching tonight (Wednesday 23rd July). Be at the goat shed at 5pm.



This year has been a good year for nesting, so it's a pretty safe bet there will be an excavation most nights (except Sunday)



Ian

janet


Joined: 12/06/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 15:30

we are coming over on 22 August, are we to late for turtle hatching and where is the nearest ste to Bogaz

Lisa&Mark


Joined: 29/04/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
31/07/2008 17:29

Just arrived home from North Cyprus late last night. What a fantastic holiday. We went to see the turtles hatching on the evening of Mon 28th July. We were told that the turtles are still laying eggs and there will be hatchings right up to the end of Sept. Would advise to go to the Goat House at Turtle Bay (really easy to find, just off main road to Tatlisu) and find out when the next hatchings will be and leave your mobile number so they can text you. Anyone going to North Cyprus soon and have not watched these hatchings its a must.