Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Texas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see loggerhead sea turtles in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 74 sightings logged across the year (21.6%), 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 Texas
21.6%
of yearly sightings
16
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
74
verified records a year
April 13.5%, May 21.6%, June 8.1%. Busiest month is May at 21.6%.
74 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in Texas
Peak month
May
16 records (21.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 4.1% |
| February | 1 | 1.4% |
| March | 5 | 6.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 10 | 13.5% |
| Maypeak | 16 | 21.6% |
| June | 6 | 8.1% |
| July | 9 | 12.2% |
| August | 5 | 6.8% |
| September | 1 | 1.4% |
| Octoberpeak | 10 | 13.5% |
| November | 5 | 6.8% |
| December | 3 | 4.1% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 74 |
In Texas, May carries 21.6% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 13.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (13.5%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The loggerhead sea turtles most often recorded in Texas are Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which loggerhead sea turtles you are most likely to see
- Loggerhead Sea Turtle74 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in Texas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 16 of the 74 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 21.6% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in Texas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and October.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in Texas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and October, based on 74 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.