The night had been cool and the sun was out so lots of painted turtles were basking:
And it didn't take me too long to find a few Blanding's Turtles:
But the really interesting thing happened next. While slowly walking along the boardwalk I saw some splashing in the water. I for some reason started thinking "Otter" but when I looked through my binoculars I could see it was something stranger:
That's right, Snapping Turtles mating! I got a couple videos of it too:
That went on for about 30 minutes and at one point one of them even hissed...afterwards they spent some time thinking bout what they had just done:
Snapping Turtles will be out laying eggs in a couple weeks or so. If you see any turtles or herps at all be sure to report them to the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas.
Mike, Today is the international Turtle and Tortoise day,, and I thank you for posting pictures that brings tears to my heart,, almost a year ago Solitary George, left us.. but,, it is people like you,, that will make others listen... I am but a bird lover,,, and I do not know their names,,, but somehow .. they know where I live,,,
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I just looked at a video of Shirley and Jenny the elephants,,, and it about time that we know each other,,, All the best
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