Sea turtles nesting where would you recommend?

[davholla]

I would like to photograph these one day ideally in Latin America or Europe. Can anyone suggest a place and time of year?

 

[Jeff15]

The Greek Islands ...

 

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Dave

I would like to photograph these one day ideally in Latin America or Europe. Can anyone suggest a place and time of year?

Hmmmmm ... may I suggest that with the geo-political state in those regions you might be better off 'Downunder' ... at least it's very safe here and we speak the same language plus the GB pound = about $A1,50 -- plus -- the best time for viewing here is during the northern winter months

Look up:-

Great Barrier Reef Turtles

Heron Island is home to more then 4000 resident turtles who live on reef all year round. We are also a significant nesting location for the Green Turtle and the Loggerhead Turtle.

www.heronisland.com

as one of several sites that could offer you a very satisfying photo-holiday
Hope this helps
Phil

 

[davholla]

G'day Dave


Hmmmmm ... may I suggest that with the geo-political state in those regions you might be better off 'Downunder' ... at least it's very safe here and we speak the same language plus the GB pound = about $A1,50 -- plus -- the best time for viewing here is during the northern winter months

Look up:-

Great Barrier Reef Turtles

Heron Island is home to more then 4000 resident turtles who live on reef all year round. We are also a significant nesting location for the Green Turtle and the Loggerhead Turtle.

www.heronisland.com

as one of several sites that could offer you a very satisfying photo-holiday
Hope this helps
Phil

Thank you even if I never go there - that is fascinating. Australia is a long way from the UK which puts me off a bit.

 

[davholla]

The Greek Islands ...

Which ones and when?

 

[Jeff15]

Kefalonia or Zante.

 

[Jeff15]

You would need to google for the exact time of year ...

 

[davholla]

You would need to gogle for the exact time of year ...

Thank you I found

Where to see wild turtles in Kefalonia (+ top 10 facts!) - Footsteps on the Globe

Want to know where you can see wild turtles in Kefalonia? Here's how and when you can watch these adorable mariners in their natural habitat.

www.footstepsontheglobe.com

The sea turtles of Kefalonia: A natural treasure and a conservation challenge (by Wildlife Sense) - Kefalonia

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visitkefaloniaisland.gr

Thank you.

 

[jeffashman]

Florida East Coast, most Carribean islands. In the Carribean you have the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands so no Visa or passport required for you. You just need to know when they will be nesting. I remember seeing them as a kid in Florida, and it was amazing. We are going to the Cayman Islands next week for a week.

 

[davholla]

Florida East Coast, most Carribean islands. In the Carribean you have the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands so no Visa or passport required for you. You just need to know when they will be nesting. I remember seeing them as a kid in Florida, and it was amazing. We are going to the Cayman Islands next week for a week.

Thank you - knowing when is a problem

 

[jeffashman]

Thank you - knowing when is a problem

Nesting season in the Caymans is May to November, with June to November offering the best opportunity. They also have a turtle farm where they take care of injured turtles, those boat props and sharks can mess them up pretty good. I'm hoping to catch the tail end of the season and get some photos when we visit next week. We'll see.

 

[davholla]

Nesting season in the Caymans is May to November, with June to November offering the best opportunity. They also have a turtle farm where they take care of injured turtles, those boat props and sharks can mess them up pretty good. I'm hoping to catch the tail end of the season and get some photos when we visit next week. We'll see.

Good luck

 

[davholla]

This might be useful for anyone who is thinking of visiting Costa Rica and is flexible

Ostional Wildlife Refuge: See the Biggest Gathering of Turtles in Costa Rica

2018 updated visitor's guide to Ostional Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica, a refuge created to protect sea turtles. Info on transportation, tours & more

mytanfeet.com

"They come to shore to lay their eggs usually right before a new moon when it is the darkest. Sometimes there are SO many turtles, they have to crawl on top of each other and there’s no room to walk!"
Here are the dates :-

New and Full Moons in 2025: Dates, Names, & Signs of the Moons * Fullmoonology

New and Full Moons in 2025: Look back at the dates of the new moons and full moons, eclipses, and astrological signs of the moons.

www.fullmoonology.com