The 4x4 Beach had 5 turtle nests this past season. 3 out of the 5 successfully hatched while the remaining 2 were affected by the recent nor'easter with results unknown at the time of publication. Nest 18: A Determined Group Nest 18 was laid on June 26 and relocated, with 86 eggs recovered from a loggerhead nest. A small team of five began sitting on August 22 while also supporting activity at Nest 19. After several quiet nights, continuous sounds of hatchling activity bega

It’s sea turtle nesting time on the 4x4 beach, and you may spot the patrol at sunrise looking for tracks or signs of overnight nesting. Nesting season typically begins in late May and runs through September, sometimes into early October. Most sea turtles come ashore at night, except for Kemp’s Ridleys, which often nest during the day. The most common species here in the OBX is the loggerhead, but green and Kemp’s Ridley turtles also nest on our beaches. Leatherbacks and hawks

July 2, 2026: Stumpy spotted sunning himself on the beach at Cape Cod! Photo courtesy of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center May 27th: The Mammal Stranding Center released our rock ingesting seal, we affectionaly called Stump went happily back out to sea! We love a happy ending!! Watch his release with two friends on the Marine Mammel Facebook page. Our rock ingesting seal "Stumpy" is on his way to a full recovery!! The Mammal Stranding Center recently posted: Stranding Tec

Horse tours are a much-talked-about part of life on the 4x4 beach. Love them or not, they offer visitors a memorable way to experience our unique coastline and, as many have pointed out, can help reduce the number of individual vehicles driving around in search of horses. Along with these benefits, the community has shared thoughtful concerns, including increased tour traffic in 4x4 neighborhoods, respect for private roads and property, inconsistent information shared by some