Mama turtle is cautiously waiting...but for what?
I walked by after taking this photo. The turtle was hiding and didn't want to be discovered. Besides, I was looking for birds, not turtles!
Still there!
When I walked back over the path, she was still there...but laying eggs. I wonder if she knew...
Another nest
there was a marauder in the area - a very hungry raccoon.
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How amazing that you were there at this momentous event!! Perhaps your presence kept the racoon at bay.
ReplyDeleteOh I love turtles and birds and this is a great find and incredible shots. Darn Raccoon. B
ReplyDeleteOh! So sad to see those damaged eggs.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures.
Great shots, sure hope the racoons leave this bunch of eggs alone.
ReplyDeleteDarla
It's a tough world out there.
ReplyDeleteI actually said WOW out loud when the first photo popped up. so sorry the racoon got the eggs..
ReplyDeletei relocate the mama snapping turtles when i can catch them on land. take them to a pond down a country road not far from here.
ReplyDeleteAw, that's so sad. We have sea turtles that come up out of the ocean and lay their eggs in the sand on the beaches. Some people destroy them just for "fun." So many areas are now dedicated to the turtles and one can be fined heavily if he/she messes with turtle nests or eggs.
ReplyDeleteIt's a dangerous world out there. The pictures tell the story.
ReplyDeletePoor mama turtle. Nice captures!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like a true mossback. Neat that you were there at THE moment.
ReplyDeleteSad! Raccoons could take over the world. ;-0
ReplyDeleteWow! Mysteries unfold for you . . .
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise you gave us today.
thanks!
What a cute face she has!
ReplyDeleteHi EG. You must have looked at our weather early on 'cause it's now 90 degrees and climbing. :) Nah, I think it will top out at 91 or 92. But it is humid.
ReplyDeleteI was going to plant a few bushes today but decided to stay inside and enjoy the air conditioning!
Fantastic shots of the turtle. I hope the marauder doesn't get her eggs.
ReplyDeleteThe survivial on turtle eggs is low. If you want a great site for Ontario Turtles, check out the Toronto Zoo web site. The promo kit is great also. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Sad to see those damaged eggs...
ReplyDeleteSuch timing on your part but what a sad outcome.
ReplyDeleteAwesome captures for the day, EG!! To be able to catch ones like this is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteOh boy those are great shots. Our little Peter Pan and the Wonder boy would be very interested in seeing that...and yes, they do keep us very busy!
ReplyDeleteIt's when you find something you weren't looking for! These are great shots. I really hope that raccoon stays away from these eggs!
ReplyDeleteThere were no 2 legged marauder I was given this by my neighbours who went to the beach.
ReplyDeleteit ain´t easy to be a mother some times. :(
ReplyDeleteThat is an interesting post and great shots.
ReplyDeleteYou have perfect timing. This are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow- how cool is that!
ReplyDeletePoor momma turtle and darn that raccoon! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteWe spied one of those large ones in the mud in a field in the Thousand Islands. I imagine it was a female too.
ReplyDeleteLove the turtle photos ~ Wow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting ^_^
What a great post, the turtle is beautiful but nature is brutal sometimes.
ReplyDeletewonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteWow - that turtle looks ancient and oh so lovely!
ReplyDeleteTurtles are amazing creatures. They always look so wise.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Lovely. But sad.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of so many books I've read about the outer banks and the way they have turtle protection clubs that work together to make sure this kind of thing doesn't happen.
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Great captures! How amazing to see her laying her eggs. Hope the raccoon was already full and left hers alone.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures! How amazing to see her laying her eggs. Hope the raccoon was already full and left hers alone.
ReplyDeleteGraceful critter!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
I have seen box turtles laying their eggs, but never a big turtle of any kind.
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