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.
Dotty's momma turtle leaving her clutch behind for Dotty to protect.

"I can taste the water!"

Swoosh!!!!!