Judd Patterson
Hawksbill sea turtle
These beautiful turtles are small as sea turtles go and make it to 1 meter in length and 175 pounds. They are listed as critically endangered, although there are spots like Buck Island Reef National Monument where their nests are carefully protected. I photographed this female after she had successfully nested. This species is deceivingly quick on land, and before I could do much she was in the water and out of reach!
Hawksbill sea turtle
These beautiful turtles are small as sea turtles go and make it to 1 meter in length and 175 pounds. They are listed as critically endangered, although there are spots like Buck Island Reef National Monument where their nests are carefully protected. I photographed this female after she had successfully nested. This species is deceivingly quick on land, and before I could do much she was in the water and out of reach!