The Loggerhead Sea Turtle is the most common sea turtle nesting in the U.S. Its massive head and powerful jaws crush hard-shelled prey. Females return to natal beaches to nest every 2–3 years.
Habitat
Open ocean, coastal bays, and nesting on sandy Atlantic beaches
Diet
Conchs, clams, horseshoe crabs, and jellyfish
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The best time to see a Loggerhead Sea Turtle is January–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 17,011 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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