Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Virginia in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see loggerhead sea turtles in Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 11 of the 78 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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 Virginia
14.1%
of yearly sightings
11
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
78
verified records a year
April 1.3%, May 14.1%, June 16.7%. Busiest month is June at 16.7%.
78 verified observations of loggerhead sea turtles in Virginia, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When loggerhead sea turtles are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
June
13 records (16.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 3.8% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 1.3% |
| April | 1 | 1.3% |
| Maypeak | 11 | 14.1% |
| Junepeak | 13 | 16.7% |
| Julypeak | 13 | 16.7% |
| August | 10 | 12.8% |
| September | 7 | 9% |
| October | 8 | 10.3% |
| November | 6 | 7.7% |
| December | 5 | 6.4% |
Loggerhead Sea Turtles you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Loggerhead Sea Turtle | 78 |
In Virginia, May carries 14.1% of the year's loggerhead sea turtles sightings, about 5.8 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 rising from April (1.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.7%) 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 Virginia 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 Turtle78 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see loggerhead sea turtles in Virginia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 11 of the 78 verified loggerhead sea turtles sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see loggerhead sea turtles in Virginia?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for loggerhead sea turtles in Virginia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 78 verified observations.
Which loggerhead sea turtles are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Loggerhead Sea Turtle, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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