It's sea turtle hatching season in Jupiter Florida, and when you walk the beach, the places where eggs have been laid is clearly marked and we all respect those areas. It really is fun to be walking the beach and seeing the little ones do what all little sea turtles have been doing for thousands of years. They emerge from the sand and head to the ocean like so many past relatives have done. You don't want to help them as much as you want to because you do not interfere with nature. It doesn't mean you don't root them on and we get together and clap together for there success. We also make sure our dogs don't interfere.
At Loggerhead Park, they have a wonderful sea turtle rescue facility where you can see turtles that have been damaged, mostly by humans. We seem to think that we are superior to all creatures but for those of us who believe that the word is just a big egg and we are all in this together, no way do we go along with that. Another great activity at Juno Beach or Jupiter Beach is when after the adult sea turtles have been rehabbed, they are released to head to the ocean again. It is an emotional experience that is attended by hundreds, and there is no better party than that.
So to all of you who love nature and all creatures, you are the best people in the world. Rescuing dogs and cats to find their loving home, cheering for sea turtles great and small, and respecting nature are wonderful things to do. Humans can be an arrogant lot but this little guy made me feel small in the grand scheme of things, and you know something, that is just fine with me. Have a lovely weekend.
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