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Flatback Turtle Nesting and Hatching Port Hedland

Port Hedland WA

Port Hedland is a primary mainland breeding ground for the vulnerable flatback turtle. The main nesting and hatching season run from October to March, with hatching peaking between December and March. Local nesting activity is primarily concentrated at Cemetery Beach. During the peak egg-laying mo.

Flatback Turtle Nesting and Hatching Port Hedland
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Port Hedland is a primary mainland breeding ground for the vulnerable flatback turtle. The main nesting and hatching season run from October to March, with hatching peaking between December and March. Local nesting activity is primarily concentrated at Cemetery Beach. During the peak egg-laying months, you can join guided evening tours to safely observe nesting females.

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