Seasonal· Koh Tarutao· Thailand
Turtle Nesting Season, Ao Son
6° 37.8′ N · 99° 36.9′ E
From November to March a few sea turtles still haul out to nest on Ao Son's long beach, one of the park's last nesting sites.
Practical
Southeast Asia Pilot: a few sea turtles nest at Ao Son November to March. Wikipedia lists Son Bay as known for turtle egg-laying; dive-the-world says three species of migratory sea turtle nest on park beaches from September to April. Keep lights off the beach and dogs aboard, do not disturb nests, and report sightings to rangers. Position: OpenStreetMap Ao Son beach.
Best for
Wildlife-conscious NE-season stop
Season
Nov–Mar
Nearby
- Ao Son Anchorage0.6 NM away
- Ao Son Ranger Station Restaurant and Water0.9 NM away
- Lu Du Waterfall (Ao Son Trail)1.3 NM away
- Ao Molae Beach, Tarutao3.5 NM away
- Ao Molae Park Restaurant (Tarutao)3.5 NM away
- Ao Talo Wao Historic Prison Camp3.9 NM away
- Ao Makham Anchorage (Tarutao)4.1 NM away
- Ao Talo Wao Anchorage4.2 NM away