Mother Nature Pays a Special Visit to Negril Beach

Yesterday, I happened to be at the right place in the right time when I was witness to a special and magical visit by Mother Nature on Negril Beach. I saw the hatch of 100 or so loggerhead turtle babies!! The few tourists who were up as early as me watched, guided and protected these tiny newborns as they gallantly struggled towards the ocean and then were picked up by the oncoming tide to sail away to their future! The early beach dog with the crooked tail wanted to bury them so we kept a vigil until they were all safely launched .

The mound where the turtles hatched was in a spot that was one of the few places on the beach that was dark, under developed and out of the way of beachwalkers. That mom turtle was so smart:D It makes me wonder if Negril Beach was a large turtle nesting ground before any of us humans came to hatch here.

Nice you saw that. Hope that they live long lives and are not eaten by humans.

Wow... awesome!

Really a happy story to share.

NICE!! Jah Bless

How great that you were able to see this! We had the opportunity to see hawksbill turtles hatched and out to sea at Oracabessa Bay on our last reach. A wonderful experience. I am like you amazed that the Mom found a safe place on Negril beach.

Wow!! That is beyond words cool! One lucky blessing indeed! Would have given anything to see that up close and personal. Maybe they will head out to met Rhodi, so he can show them the ropes. :)

You're so lucky, I also would have given anything to see that.... so amazing !!

That is awesome! I finally saw sea turtles my last reach, I have wanted to see them for a very long time! I have pet turtles at home:cool:

Amazing - you are so fortunate to have seen that! So envious :)