1st nest spotted on AMI
Tracks lead to a sea turtle nest on Anna Maria Island and, in an afternoon post on social media May 3, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring teased and trumpeted, “Guess who showed up? We have our first loggerhead nest on AMI, welcome back ladies!” Additional details were not provided as The Islander went to press this week. Nesting season officially started May 1 but AMITW has documented nests in the past in April, and delayed starts in May as well. Islander Photo: @IslandTurtleWatch via Facebook
Talking turtles
The city of Holmes Beach is hosting host Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring for sea turtle and shorebird nesting talks.
The talks, Sea Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts, began May 5, after The Islander’s press time, and will continue at 10 a.m. Mondays through August at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
For more information, call turtle watch at 941-301-8434 or go to islandturtlewatch.com.