Wildlife
Island Wildlife Breeding Seasons
A seasonal guide to breeding periods for wildlife found on Sanibel and Captiva. It highlights when species typically breed or nest, helping residents and visitors recognize sensitive times for island wildlife.
BirdsReptilesHighest concentration of nestingSuggested start of monitoring
- 1Shorebirds: Snowy Plover, Wilson's Plover, Least Tern.
- 2Waterbirds: Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, Brown Pelican, Yellow-crowned & Black-crowned Night Herons, Little Blue & Tricolored Herons, White Ibis, Great & Snowy Egrets.
- 3Sea Turtles: Loggerhead, Green, Kemp's ridley, Leatherback. FWC suggests starting nest monitoring Apr. 15 – May 1.
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