Two sea turtle nests discovered
Apr 23, 2012 10:47 AM EDT
LEE COUNTY, FL - Sea turtle nesting season is off to an early start in Southwest Florida. Wildlife groups have spotted two nests since Friday, one week before the typical nesting season begins.
A nest was discovered on Captiva Island Friday and another nest was found at Access Point 3 on Bonita Beach.
Turtle Time volunteers have roped off the nest on Bonita Beach to keep people from touching or moving the sand.
The nest is behind a vacant home for rent, behind shrubs that will help protect it.
The official start to turtle nesting season is May 1st – and that's when regulations to protect the nests and the turtles take effect.
NBC News
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