Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Sapelo Nanny Goat Beach
Province/State:
Georgia
Event Date:
2026-06-09
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:48
End Time:
22:59
Number of Observers:
7
Primary Observer:
GA DNR
Additional Observers:
Reagan, Anna, Alex Anne, Lily, Leah, Eve, Emily
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
umbratus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Freshwater wetland in dunes by the Nanny Goat Beach.
Elevation (meters):
3
Area Searched (hectares):
2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
1
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Alex Anne's voice recording "Beach Road 4"
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
22:24
Last Flash Time:
22:24
First Flash Temp (F):
78
Last Flash Temp (F):
78
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
0.73
Flash Duration:
0.31
Flash Interval:
0.48
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Mid height over dunes/wetland.
Male Flash Behavior:
Recorded about 15 flashes before she lost it.
