Last week we were, once again, biking on the new trail in town when we noticed a turtle on the path. We stopped to take a look and discovered this turtle was a different species than the turtle we saw a few weeks ago.
I took a picture, hoping to identify it later. When I first saw the turtle I thought it was a snapping turtle, but I didn’t test it by dangling a stick in front of his face to see if he’d snap. After a quick research, I’m pretty certain it is a snapping turtle. Click here for more information.
I wonder how many species of turtles are in the area along the river, and near the path? Hopefully we’ll see a new and different one the next time.
you’re becoming turtle experts!
It’s fun to see the turtles up close. I hope we do see more.
You are going to be turtle experts if you keep biking on that trail, I think! Fun, though, to get to see the turtles so close. Just be careful–those snappers can–well, snap!!
HA- yes, they can. It’s been a popular trail for people and wildlife.