Charm Beach Pangumbahan Because the Process of Laying Turtle
Pangumbahan beach is a beach that is very appealing because it has a stretch of fine white sand and gentle. This makes a number of green turtle (Chelonia mydas) came to this place to lay eggs. As it turns out green turtle nesting takes place with special character as a place spawn. The presence of green turtles on the Pangumbahan beach this is a pride for the people of South Sukabumi, Sukabumi District Government even made the green turtle as a symbol of Sukabumi Regency area.
To watch the green turtles lay their eggs on the Pangumbahan beach we have to wait at the guard post. Scouts will tell us when the green turtle has landed and is ready to spawn. Afterwards, we headed turtle nesting sites on foot along the Pangumbahan beach sand softness. Our arrival at the site guard officer has finished making the holes provided to us in order to see the green turtles lay their eggs.
August to March, marked as the Sea Turtle nesting season a female, this beach every night arrival cheered by teens to tens of mother turtle. The rollicking, they want to hold the procession lay eggs en masse. The presence of the giant turtles inevitably become the main attraction at the Beach Pangumbahan. Especially for tourists who like ecotourism and adventure of exotic wildlife.
Turtle nesting observation of this process may take up to 2-3 hours, especially if we are willing to be patient to see the mother return to the high seas. Average once lay eggs as many as 80-200 eggs, starting from the age of 20-100 years. When the turtles are ready to bury its eggs, front fins pawing sand and lead into the back, making a small mound over the hole, while the fin leg movements seem to tamp the soil. Occasionally visible tears in her eyes, not crying but the protective eye of being washed sands are ejected by the movement of fin-fins.
After the morning, if you still can spend yourself on the Beach Pangumbahan, you can also witness the release of Hatchlings (young turtles) to the high seas. If interested in this activity, you should already contacted the officer to reserve the right time.
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