Seasonal· Aride· Seychelles
Aride hawksbill turtle nesting
4° 12.9′ S · 55° 39.9′ E
Hawksbill turtles come ashore on Aride's south beach to nest from September to March, and green turtles also visit the island's beaches.
Practical
ICS beach page: hawksbill nesting September–March. Turtles and their nests are protected by law — keep off marked nests and follow the wardens. Coordinate: geotag of the Commons south-beach photo (west end of the beach).
Best for
Turtle tracks and nests on a visiting day
Season
Sep–Mar
Nearby
- Aride anchorage off south beach (marine-park buoys)0.2 NM away
- Aride Bank dive0.2 NM away
- Aride endemic landbirds (Seychelles warbler and magpie-robin)0.3 NM away
- Aride Island Special Reserve0.3 NM away
- Aride landing (reserve boat, visiting days)0.3 NM away
- Aride safe swimming beach0.3 NM away
- Aride SE monsoon closure0.3 NM away
- Aride seabird season (lesser noddy, tropical shearwater, frigatebirds)0.3 NM away