Turtle Project is it worth taking kids down to see?

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 11:31

Have 2 grandchildren over here, both young 4,7, what is at the project is there anything that may interest them?

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 11:41

Yes,



This time of year you can attend the excavation of a nest and release of baby turtles into the sea.



It happens at about 6 pm onwards at Alagadi. Go to the 'Goatshed' and they will guide you to the part of the beach in question as it varies.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 12:34

Hi japeal,

This time last year they were posting the hatching times at Aligadi,

not seen anything about the hatchings at Aligadi so far this year.

People have asked me when the hatchings are ,

told them to keep an eye cyprus44, but nothing :-(

Good luck,

Navek

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 13:09

There is a hatching most, but not every, day. Their phone number is : 0533 8798533, and they have set up a system where it is manned every day. They usually know about 9.30 am if there is an excavation on that day. In previous years they tended not to do them on a Sunday because of the crowds on the beach, but they've tweaked their system this year, so that may no longer be the case.



Take the grandchildren. They'll remember the experience for the rest of their lives.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 13:26

www.whatson-northcyprus.com info there.

ianwfs


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Posts: 563

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 13:28

There's no excavation tonight, but there is a possibility of one tomorrow.



Generally the system has changed. In previous years any hatchlings were released immediately. This would be when the beach was open to the public, so got a bit crowded. This year the system has changed slightly. Any hatchings that are will be taken back to the Goatshed and will be released at 9 that night. As the beach closes to the public at 8pm, you will need to book a space, which will be limited to 30 visitors.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 15:25

Yes you should go and take the children they will just love to see it..I went the other week for the first time and was very moved by the experience.





Spider,X

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
08/08/2010 15:56

http://www.turtleproject2010.blogspot.com/



Is the place to keep up to speed with all things turtle.

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
09/08/2010 13:48

Excavation tonight, 9th August. Be at the Goatshed at 6pm, or wait at the beach bar till you see the volunteers on the beach.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
09/08/2010 13:54

Definiately worth supporting the Turtle watching. Its great for the kids to see and you will love it as well.