Although Culebra is a fairly arid island, it does rain. However, no need to bring serious rain gear as you will get too hot wearing it. Just be prepared to get wet or hang back and read for 10 minutes until it stops. The rainy season tends to be May to November, with the most rain in September October and November. Environment turtles Two endangered species of turtles, the Hawksbill and the Leather Back, are found at Culebra.
Sooty terns are abundant on four Cays.
The Brown Pelican, an endangered species protected by federal law, has been sighted in mangrove areas and adjacent waters. In the marsh ponds and mangrove swamp, the Bahamas Pintail, the Masked Duck and the Ruddy Duck nest and thrive. The lagoons form the most important wintering ground for the migratory water foul on the island. Click here for pictures and more info, on Culebra Birds.