turtles of the northeast u.s. may 2025

Join our expedition to the Northeastern U.S. led by Michael Bargeron, who has organized many expeditions to exciting parts of the world and teaches wildlife photography.  On this expedition you will go into the field to study and photograph up to 13 species of turtles with 6 full days in the field, as well as visiting some of the top turtle people in the region and seeing their work. Some of the species we have encountered in this region include: Eastern Box turtles, Spotted turtles, Wood turtles, Snapping turtles, Eastern Painted turtles, Northern Red-Bellied Cooters, Northern Diamondback terrapins, Northern Map turtles, and other exciting species! Our accomodations will be comfortable economy class to keep the budget reasonable. Prices $729 pp dbl occ.  

This expedition will focus on the highlights that the Northeastern U.S. has to offer with daily nature walks with local experts as well as getting a taste of the local culture. From coastal marshes in search of Diamondback Terrapins, to swamps and bogs, home to some of the most beautiful turtles in the world, this will be a once in a lifetime adventure.

Site locations for visits are not disclosed for obvious protection of populations.
Day 1:  AM meet at airport (tba) head into field in search of first species

Day 2-6: Full days in the field, with visits to local experts

Day 7:  Return to airport (tba) (Air Travel Home)

Ground transportation by private van with drinks and snacks

Accommodations in hotels - Economy Class with daily breakfast

Daily activities and excursions including nature walks, photography instruction, and studying nature with local experts in search of over one dozen amazing species.

The following are not included: 

Airfare from/to your home town and our meetup airport (tba), Travel Insurance, Lunch/Dinners, Beverages, Gratuities. 

Michael Bargeron will lead this expedition.  Michael has traveled the world, many times with Dr. Peter Pritchard, the world's foremost expert on turtles and tortoises, to learn about these fascinating creatures and their natural habitat.  He has worked on many conservation projects and has served as chair and organizer for several conferences on turtles.  In his spare time he enjoys wildlife photography, his work can be found on this site.  Michael did his doctoral work at the University of Southern California.  

$729 pp dbl occ, add $350 for single, May 22-28 2025

Interested in going?  Have more questions?  Please feel free to email the organizer, Michael Bargeron, at info@turtlesociety.org or you can call at 310-347-8139  

The atoll is comprised of four large coral islands which enclose a  shallow lagoon; the group of islands is itself surrounded by a coral  reef. Due to difficulties of access and the atoll's isolation, Aldabra  has been protected from human influence and thus retains some 152,000  giant tortoises, the world's largest population of this reptile.  There are also globally important breeding populations of endangered  green turtles, and critically endangered hawksbill turtles are also present.  There are vast waterbird colonies including the second largest frigatebird colonies in the world and one of the world's only two  oceanic flamingo populations.  In addition, the coral reefs are teaming with sealife like nowhere else on Earth!

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Dates: November 2027

Prices:  TBA

Interested in going?  Have more questions?  Please feel free to email the organizer, Michael Bargeron, at info@turtlesociety.org or you can call at 310-347-8139   

Join our expedition to the Amazon River in Brazil led by world renowned naturalist and turtle expert Dr. Richard Vogt to learn about Amazon wildlife.  You will learn about the flora and fauna of the Amazon with special attention to turtles.  Dr. Vogt has spent decades studying wildlife in Brazil and other parts of the world.  Prices pp dbl occ.

The Amazon River is home to an abundance of wildlife and flora.  Traveling aboard a research vessel with 18 beds in air conditioned cabins provides comfort while providing close up encounters with the wonders of the Amazon.

Day 1:  USA/Manaus, Brazil

Day 2: Board Vessel/Exploring Amazon River

Day 3-8:  Exploring Amazon River

Day 9: Exploring/Return to Manaus

Day 10:  Manaus, Brazil/USA

Transfers upon arrival/departure Manaus airport to vessel.

Accommodation aboard 75' research vessel with ac cabins and bunks.

All meals aboard vessel days 2-9 prepared by an international chef.

Daily activities and excursions including nature walks, snorkelling, and studying nature with Dr. Vogt.

The following are not included:

Airfare to/from Manaus, Travel Insurance, Visas, Alcoholic beverages, Gratuities.

Dr. Richard C. Vogt will serve as our expert guide on this expedition.  Dr. Vogt is a world-renowned research professor at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil and has twice altered the course of study in the field of turtle biology with discovering temperature-dependent sex determination and communication between turtles.  He holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has published more than 100 scientific papers and books.

Michael Bargeron will serve as our expedition organizer.  Michael has traveled the world with Dr. Peter Pritchard, the world's foremost expert on turtles and tortoises, to learn about these fascinating creatures and their natural habitat.  He has worked on many conservation projects and has served as chair and organizer for several conferences on turtles.  In his spare time he enjoys wildlife photography, his work can be found on this site and at www.michaelbargeron.com .  Michael did his doctoral work at the University of Southern California.

Early-Bird Special  $1,999 per person, double occupancy, if paid in full by 4/1/2019. 

Price thereafter is $2,300 per person, double occupancy. Payment in full due no later than May 1, 2019

$500 deposit due immediately to reserve your space.

Dates:  Aug 1-11, 2019

Space is limited to 18!

**All monies are fully refundable up until 90 days prior to voyage.  Thereafter, there will be a 25% cancellation fee assessed.  If this expedition is canceled for any reason, all monies will be refunded in full.

Interested in going?  Have more questions?  Please feel free to email the organizer, Michael Bargeron, at mbargeron@roadrunner.com or you can call at 310-347-8139