Best Time to See Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Alabama
August, June and July is the best time to see loggerhead sea turtles in Alabama. Based on 36 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when loggerhead sea turtles are most active across the year in Alabama.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 10, 2026.
36 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in Alabama, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
August
10 records (27.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 2.8% |
| April | 0 | 0% |
| May | 3 | 8.3% |
| Junepeak | 6 | 16.7% |
| Julypeak | 5 | 13.9% |
| Augustpeak | 10 | 27.8% |
| September | 5 | 13.9% |
| October | 3 | 8.3% |
| November | 2 | 5.6% |
| December | 1 | 2.8% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 36 |
Sightings of loggerhead sea turtles in Alabama peak in August, when 10 of the year's 36 verified observations are logged — about 27.8% of the annual total. Activity stays high through August, June and July.
The quietest stretch is January, February and April, when loggerhead sea turtles are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The loggerhead sea turtles you are most likely to encounter in Alabama are Loggerhead Sea Turtle — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see loggerhead sea turtles in Alabama
- Horseshoe Bend National Military Park — National Military Park
- Little River Canyon National Preserve — National Preserve
- Natchez Trace Parkway — Parkway
- Russell Cave National Monument — National Monument
- Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument — National Monument
- Freedom Riders National Monument — National Monument
Plan your loggerhead sea turtle trip in Alabama
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see loggerhead sea turtles in Alabama?+
August is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through August, June and July, based on 36 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are loggerhead sea turtles hardest to see in Alabama?+
January is the quietest month for loggerhead sea turtles in Alabama, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are loggerhead sea turtles active year-round in Alabama?+
Loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in 9 of 12 months in Alabama, concentrated around August and June.
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