Turtle nesting

Trinidad Grande Riviere

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June 22nd 2011
Spent 3 days Grande Riviere; an isolated fishing village 2.5 hours in the north of Trinidad; main attraction - giant leather back turtle breeding season. Went on a night tour of the nesting on the beach right outside our accommodation; only infra red light allowed so no pictures. Lucky enough to see early turtle hatchlings pop up and fight their way to sea against the awaiting vultures and dogs et ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Trinidad & Tobago » Trinidad

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The islands came under British control in the 19th century; independence was granted in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing. Tourism, mostly in Tobago,... ... read more