Jekyll Island’s most popular resident is the sea turtle. As these beautiful creatures are nocturnal and protected, the easiest way to see them is at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, a rehabilitation and education center.
Did you know that Jekyll Island also has alligators? I’m not sure why, but this surprised me. Don’t worry, you’re unlikely to run into them where you wouldn’t expect them. If you would like to try and see them, Horton Pond has an observation platform where you may get lucky.
As Jekyll Island sits along the Atlantic Migratory Flyway it probably doesn’t surprise you that it’s a good birding spot. Popular sightings include the Painted Bunting, Piping Plover, and the Bald Eagle.
In hopes of seeing a Bald Eagle, I walked the Crane Road Trail from the Historic District. About a 5-10 minute walk into the forest, on the left-hand side, there was a massive eagle’s nest. Though it was cool to see the giant nest, I didn’t see any eagles. Until…
Those driftwoods are stunning! The beaches and islands of Georgia are stunning!
Agree Edward, it’s such an idyllic location.