Sanibel Sea Turtle Nests and Rainbows

Rainbow over Pointe Santo de Sanibel after a rain, just as the sun was coming up.

The sea turtle nesting season is in full swing on the islands now.  There are a lot of nests on the beach near Pointe Santo.  There are even more nests than last year.  If you are an island guest, please keep this in mind.  Do all you can to help make this a successful nesting season.

Certain rules are in place here during this time.  Sea turtles are federally protected by the Endangered Species act making it illegal to interfere with their nesting and hatching in any way.

Do not leave beach furniture, tents, or toys on the beach over night.  Turn all lights out that would shine on or toward the beach area and avoid making noise.  Do not use flashlights or camera flash on beach at night.  Never approach a sea turtle if you see one on the beach.  Do not take flash photos of sea turtles. 

To learn more about protecting our sea turtles, visit the SCCF website.

Sanibel Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Have you ever visited Sanibel during sea turtle nesting season?  If not, you are missing something special. 

Walking on the beach as the sun comes up, you might get the opportunity to see turtle tracks going to and from a nest that was dug during the night.  That is nothing short of awesome!

As of a few days ago, there are already 65 nests on Sanibel beaches and 33 on Captiva.

The first nest at Pointe Santo this season.

While you are walking, you might as well check for sea shells, along with the shore birds.



If this sounds appealing, give us a call, we can help you with arrangements for a stay at one of the most popular places on the island,

 Pointe Santo de Sanibel.

If you are interested in reading more about the 2011 Sea Turtle Nesting Season, visit Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation's Facebook page, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation Blog, or the SCCF site.