Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Georgia in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 45 of the 225 sightings logged across the year (20%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 10, 2026.
Peak month for loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia
20%
of yearly sightings
45
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
225
verified records a year
July 28%, August 20%, September 8.9%. Busiest month is July at 28%.
225 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
July
63 records (28% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.9% |
| February | 2 | 0.9% |
| March | 1 | 0.4% |
| April | 2 | 0.9% |
| May | 23 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 62 | 27.6% |
| Julypeak | 63 | 28% |
| Augustpeak | 45 | 20% |
| September | 20 | 8.9% |
| October | 3 | 1.3% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 2 | 0.9% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 225 |
In Georgia, August carries 20% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 11.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (28%) into August, and it heads toward September (8.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The loggerhead sea turtles most often recorded in Georgia are Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which loggerhead sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle225 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 45 of the 225 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 20% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 225 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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