Hatchling Trying for the Ocean
by Charlene Adler
Title
Hatchling Trying for the Ocean
Artist
Charlene Adler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a Kemp's Ridley turtle hatchling. This endangered baby is heading for the Gulf of Mexico where it will then try to live for years before returning to South Padre Island to lay eggs itself.
Watching a baby turtle (known as a "hatchling") struggle out of the nest and make its way to the water is an emotional experience. Everything from footprints to driftwood and crabs are obstacles, though this gauntlet is important for its survival.
I have watched many hatchlings being released on South Padre Island, Texas and each one is a very new experience.
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March 8th, 2022
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Comments (19)
Sabina Pamfili
It used to break my heart watching them getting to the water....and how do we know they make it in the end? it's a lovely shot, Charlene. Nature is so beautiful.
Charlene Adler replied:
Thank you Sabina. I volunteer at the Turtle Center in South Padre Island, Texas so see hatchling releases and rehabilitated turtle releases. Always a gamble if the hatchlings make it. Thank you for the response.
Sabina Pamfili
I repeat the words that Elizabeth said: oh melt my heart. This is so touching and beautiful and I know if I would be standing there I would feel moved and excited. It is beautiful, Charlene. Very touching and sweet.
Dianne Cowen Cape Cod and Ocean Photography
Oh... I want to be there to help him!!! Adorable. Awesome capture. L/F/Following
Charlene Adler replied:
Thank you Dianne. I've attended many hatchling releases and it never fails to make me love them more.
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Charlene – your stunning scene has been selected as an Honorable Mention from the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Turtles and Tortoises photo contest! It has been placed in the Special Recognition thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Charlene Adler replied:
Thank you so much Larry for the Honorable Mention. I am honored as I love the hatchlings and recognition of this photograph.