I so rarely see turtles up close, so it was quite the unexpected treat to meet two female snapping turtles laying their eggs or nesting in High Park. A rep from the Toronto Turtle Rescue was on scene to make sure the nests were ok and would be protected. I snapped a few quick photos but wanted to leave the mama turtles unperturbed so didn't wait for the perfect shot.
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My Doberman found a turtle who got stuck trying to squeeze through my fence (large open, unfenced access to the water & woods all around). She came and got me, and showed me, so I could free the critter. The she went back for the next 24 hours, to check if it came back. What a good, nurturing girl she is!
@lolonurse @ihember Our dogs are great at finding turtles too – and don't try to harm them. About half of the turtles we saw around our place were discovered by them. Living on turtle breeding grounds is both fun and stress.
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A dear late friend was an avid turtle advocate. She was a long-time volunteer for terrapin rescue, and annual Hudson Valley raptor counts. Such a great person.
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You are doing a magnificent job!