Horseshoe Crabs
Horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs in the spring full and new moons. Often, they'll be on the beach, sometimes encased in sand. If you encounter them upside down, flip them gently and put near the water.
Loggerhead Hatchlings
Loggerhead hatchlings emerge after weeks underground, seeking the sea. Look for marked nests and lots of tiny tracks emerging from the cage. If you see a nest hatching, call Judy.
Loggerhead Turtle Adults
Loggerhead turtles leave big wide tire tracks in the sand. If you see a set, check to see if there is a big x through them. This tells you that the turtle team knows the tracks are there.
Mice
Mouse tracks are often found in the high dune areas. They have tiny feet, and sometimes they jump with all four feet, leaving impressions with a gap between them.
Otters
Otters leave both tracks and excretory marks in the road. Most often, you can find their tracks in the winter near the rice trunk or across Old House Lane. Their prints are a little like a dog mixed with an alligator, and they often stop to roll in the sand to mark their turf.
Alligators
Alligator tracks can be found near fresh water like Huyler House Pond and often along Old House Lane near Chapel Pond. There is also a crossing area near the eagle nest. You can see the tail and claw marks on the outside.
