On Friday, June 5, 2009, Dotty Heritage was fortunate enough to witness a female loggerhead nesting on Amelia Island.  Below is the documentation of what she witnessed.
Dotty's momma turtle returning to the sea.
"I'm outa here!"
Such a miracle!
Dotty's momma turtle finishing the job.
Short video of Dotty's momma turtle covering her clutch.
Short video of Dotty's momma turtle instinctively covering her nest site.
Short video of Dotty's momma turtle leaving her nest site.
Short video of Dotty's momma turtle returning to the sea.
Dotty's momma turtle leaving her clutch behind for Dotty to protect.

"I can taste the water!"
Swoosh!!!!!