Wildlife· Tubbataha Reefs (North Atoll)· Philippines
North Islet (Tubbataha Bird Colony)
8° 55.8′ N · 119° 59.8′ E
A tiny islet on the North Atoll that is a nesting site for seabirds and turtles; Wikivoyage illustrates the park with a colony of crested terns.
Practical
Mapped in OpenStreetMap. Wikipedia names North Islet as a bird and turtle nesting site. Landing is not permitted for visitors; watch from the water at a distance. Bird watching is being developed as a park activity (TMO).
Best for
Seabird spectacle from the dinghy
Nearby
- Tubbataha North Atoll3.6 NM away
- Tubbataha Vessel Entry Permit and Conservation Fee5.7 NM away
- Tubbataha Ranger Station6.7 NM away
- Tubbataha Dive Season (mid-March to mid-June)7.8 NM away
- Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park7.8 NM away
- Jessie Beazley Reef12.9 NM away
- Malayan Wreck Mooring Buoy (Tubbataha South Atoll)13.5 NM away
- Tubbataha Park Mooring Buoys (No Anchoring)13.5 NM away