Common Pondhawk (female)
There were three turtles along the path on the dam this morning. One was actively digging; another was still; and a third ran back to the water as I walked towards it. Two were Eastern Painted Turtles and one was a Snapping Turtle. This is the first time I have come across this behavior, and I was fascinated. The hole was quite deep beneath the rear legs of the turtle that was digging. I wish I could have set up a time lapse and recorded the whole thing!
Turtle #1 - Eastern Painted
Closer
White-Spotted Sable Moth
Turtle #2 - Eastern Painted
Definitely preparing to lay eggs
Definitely preparing to lay eggs
Common Yarrow
possible Eastern Forktail
(older female)
Turtle #3 - Snapping Turtle
with a face only a mother could love
with a face only a mother could love
Eastern Forktail (male)
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