
At Velas Turtle Hatching Point in Velas, photographers can capture rare, ground-level moments of olive ridley hatchlings emerging from the sand at night. The dark beach, small footprints, and silhouettes of volunteers/guards create intimate storytelling. Visit in peak nesting season (typically winter monsoon months) for the best hatch activity; expect cool, humid weather and low light.

At Velas Turtle Hatching Point in Velas, photographers can capture rare, ground-level moments of olive ridley hatchlings emerging from the sand at night. The dark beach, small footprints, and silhouettes of volunteers/guards create intimate storytelling. Visit in peak nesting season (typically winter monsoon months) for the best hatch activity; expect cool, humid weather and low light.