2025 Hervey Bay Nesting Program
THE TURTLES HAVE ARRIVED
We had a bit of a slow start to the season but we are now underway with 3 nests already relocated and incubating.
The weather has not been kind to the turtles, and the beaches are definitely suffering from Cyclone Alfred, but the mums are doing a great job of finding somewhere to lay their nests.
If you see a track on the beach please take note of your location and flick a message to 0417 633 281 with time, date, location and photos of the tracks so we can check them out.
Turtle no 3 laid a couple of nights ago and the nest relocated higher up the beach last night.
Beautiful clutch of perfect eggs and we were lucky to have some visitors join us for the second night to help with the relocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why do you relocate the nests?
We relocate the nests to higher ground to try and save as many turtles as we can, the Spring tides in Hervey Bay are big tides and can damage the nests and drown the turtles so we move the nests.
2.Why do you put cages on top of the nests?
The beaches in Hervey Bay have foxes and sadly the foxes will dig up and destroy a nest so we put cages over the top of the nests to prevent the foxes from digging down and getting the eggs or the turtles.
3. I saw the fox hole and the fox, can I fill in the fox hole?
As part of the conservation protection policies wildlife live side by side and as part of our duties we are not to hurt another animal to save one so we have been doing research, bringing in new technology and working in collaboration with Fraser Coast Regional Council to monitor the foxes and they are aware of the beach foxes. So please do not fill in a fox hole, you are creating more drama and it is illegal to do so.
4. Can I dig up a nest and relocate the eggs when I find them?
NO you can not disturb a nest , move a turtle into the water or interfere with wildlife in any way. It is actually breaking the law and you can be fined or go to jail. Other than that you have no training and the eggs have to be specifically treated and reburied in a specific manner for them to survive.
Interested in learning more then check out this link: Research, technology and outcomes