05/28/2026
🐢The first tagged loggerhead of Sanibel’s 2026 nesting season now has a name: Lila.
Through the sea turtle program at , researchers are tracking her movements to better understand nesting behavior, migration patterns, and the health of Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems.
There’s something remarkable about watching a loggerhead leave our island beaches, disappear into the Gulf, and then quietly reappear later as a small moving point on a tracking map somewhere far from shore. It’s a reminder that Sanibel is part of something much larger — and much more connected — than a simple beach vacation.
And in many ways, this is why Sanibel feels different from so many coastal places. The protected shorelines, dark beaches, wildlife, shells, birds, and slower rhythm of the island did not happen by accident. They exist because organizations like have spent decades doing the long, steady work of conservation and stewardship.
That matters to us at Mollymawk Cottage. Supporting SCCF in a small way is part of helping protect the island experience our guests come here to enjoy!
🌎 You can follow Lila’s journey through SCCF’s turtle tracking map at https://sccf.hammerhead360.com
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