Wildlife· Dominica· Leeward Islands
Rosalie Turtle Nesting
15° 21.9′ N · 61° 14.8′ W
Leatherback, green and hawksbill turtles haul out to nest on the black-sand beaches of Rosalie Bay on the east coast; trained community guides lead night-time turtle watches.
Practical
Coordinates: OpenStreetMap 'Rosalie Bay'. Seasons (avirtualdominica): leatherbacks March-August; hawksbills and greens May-October (Wikivoyage: three species nest April-October). Tours about US$10 per person with a certified turtle guide. Contacts: Dominica Sea Turtle Hotline (767) 616-8684 or 225-7742; DomSeTCO (767) 265-0908; NET community group, Rosalie (767) 277-1608. Rules: no touching, no lights toward turtles or sea, flash only once laying has begun, walk near the tide line. Reach by road (about an hour from Roseau); not a yacht anchorage - Atlantic coast.
Best for
A night-time turtle encounter
Season
Leatherbacks Mar-Aug; greens and hawksbills May-Oct