The Turtles of Ascension

Gryphon II
Chris and Lorraine Marchant
Wed 25 Mar 2015 01:25

It now seems a long time ago but here are some pictures of these fabulous beasts nesting in the early morning back in Ascension. Here in the Caribbean they have the even more impressive Leatherback turtles, the size of a small dinghy, but sadly they are few and far between and even more shy.

 

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Covering the nest

 

 

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Worn out

 

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Down the beach

 

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And back to the sea with G2 in the background

 

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At home in the ocean

 

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As is Gryphon 2, surrounded by Blackfish!