Bald Head Island is host to one of its most famous inhabitants.  The endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. They come ashore in early summer (May, June) every year to lay eggs.  The females crawl up on the beach on dark starry nights to bury her nest.  The turtles grow to be very old and often have barnacles on their massive shells.
  
Within several months, usually in August and September, the eggs begin to hatch.  Each nest contains between 30-50 hatchlings.  The hatchlings will make their way to the water, following the moon as its guide.  This is truly an amazing site to behold.

If you are interested in watching either the mother laying eggs or the hatchlings coming out of the nest, you can arrange for Turtle Walk.  The turtle walks take place nearly every night.  Lead by a team of environmental students, the tour will allow 8-10 people.  This is highly recommended if you are visiting Bald Head Island.
  

Please do  not disturb any turtle nests found on the beach.  The nests have wire and a posted sign over each.  Do not tamper, this is subject to a $10,000 fine and imprisonment. If you are staying in a home on/near the beach keep deck lights turned off.  During the months of May-September lights will distract the nesting and hatching of turtles.  If you have any questions Contact Us.