Baby Sea Turtles Leave the Nest

To the pleasant surprise of an onlooking nature photographer, baby sea turtles have begun to hatch! The newborn sea turtles make their way out of the buried nest and follow the light reflecting off the waves. Moving down the from the sand dune, they enter the waves for the first time and begin their long journey. One day, some of these turtles will return to this same beach to lay their own eggs as the cycle of life continues for these majestic creatures.

This model features impressive beach detailing with minimal part usage. You can feel the refreshing crash of the waves on the shore. The dune, complete with wild grasses, hides an important secret. View the model from behind and you will see the turtle nest buried under the sand! Some of the eggs are yet to hatch. There are even some eggshells left behind by the turtles that already made their way to the sea. The beach above is detailed with a shell and a starfish. The photographer minifig admires the turtles from a safe distance.