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Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Has Begun At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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May 23, 2020
This loggerhead turtle was photographed under red light at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on May 16, 2020/NPS

This loggerhead turtle was photographed under red light at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on May 16, 2020/NPS

The first sea turtle nest of the season was discovered at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on May 16. Staff took this photo of the female nesting loggerhead using turtle-safe lighting. Red light is used because sea turtles are sensitive to white bright lights. The mother and nest were found north of Ramp 44 on Hatteras Island.

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