Wildlife· Cousin· Seychelles

Cousin hawksbill turtle nesting

4° 19.8′ S · 55° 39.8′ E

Cousin is one of the few places where endangered hawksbill turtles haul out to nest in daylight, so a lucky morning tour can find a female digging on the beach.

Seychelles Inner Islands

Practical

Nature Seychelles: hawksbills nest ashore during the day each year; a female may nest two to three times a season. Neighbouring Cousine gives the peak as October–February, and Aride's reserve gives September–March. Keep a respectful distance and follow the warden. Coordinate: island centre (Wikipedia).

Best for

Seeing a hawksbill nest in daylight

Season

Peak Oct–Feb

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