Saturday, May 30, 2015

Snapping Turtle

 Crossing the entrance to an upscale subdivision

This turtle is on a mission climbing a hill from a pond to a "safe place" to lay her eggs. Apparently she's not concerned about how dangerous it is to cross a  busy road.

Almost to a grassy area

The good news, she did make it across the road, speeding up significantly when she heard a BIG truck go by.

FYI: I didn't stick around to see where she buried her eggs or to see if she made it back down the hill to her pond.

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.


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40 comments:

  1. AndyMay 30, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    This is one creature that still has a prehistoric look to it.

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  2. The CrankyMay 30, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Turtles nearly always have a determined look to them, but you really captured her "I'm on a mission!" attitude.

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  3. eileeninmdMay 30, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Cute, she is on a mission.. Awesome closeups of the snapping turtle. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  4. RevrunnerMay 30, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Great shot, catching her in mid-stride like that. :-)

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  5. GayleMay 30, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Fantastic detail in these photos. A turtle 'speeding up' :)

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  6. RoseMay 30, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    She appears to be marching, marching, marching!

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  7. MadSnapperMay 30, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    when i saw the first photo, i thought that turtle is on a mission, then dropped down and read your words and laughed. we thought the same thing. i love the way the body is out so we can see what she looks like.. so ugly she is beautiful

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  8. LeaMay 30, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Such fascinating creatures - good photos!

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 30, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    You got some great photos. I posted a softshell turtle today. Yours is prettier than mine! lol Hugs, Diane

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  10. MersadMay 30, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Really interesting animals. Lovely photos.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  11. JennyMay 30, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Sometimes a snapper will lay eggs in our neighbourhood, and it always surprises me that she chooses the side of the gravel road when she could bury them in a quieter place. I hope nothing digs up your snapper's eggs.

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  12. LowellMay 30, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Fantastic photos of this critter. I agree with Andy's comment.

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  13. 21 WitsMay 30, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Oh thank goodness that she made it safely across! Happy birthing little mama!

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  14. MontanagirlMay 30, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    She certainly looks like she's on a mission - Great photos of her!!

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  15. TexWisGirlMay 30, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    AWESOME first shot!!!

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  16. DarlaMay 30, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Amazing photo's. Glad to hear she got across the road. We never see turtles like that here.

    Darla

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  17. William KendallMay 30, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Like a dinosaur. I remember escorting one across the road in Algonquin Park one summer, just standing nearby so that cars would see me and slow down. He or she got tired of me standing nearby and had a go. I had to step back fast... they're faster than you think!

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  18. DonnaMay 30, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I cringe when I see turtles crossing busy roads here....I had to miss one crossing an Interstate of 6 lanes plus a median one day

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  19. The Knitting BasketMay 30, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    That is a very good picture! So much time as passed and they still look like a dinosaur! The thing happened to my daughter William Kendall - they are very quick when they want/need to be. Lol
    Again Great Pictures.

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  20. A Colorful WorldMay 30, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Awesome close-up shot! She's a beautiful turtle. Glad she made it across the road ok. I always worry about critters trying to cross!!!

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  21. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMay 30, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Andy expressed my very first thought - very prehistoric looking.

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  22. Gill - That British WomanMay 30, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    they are ugly looking creatures aren't they? Not their fault I guess...

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  23. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Neat photos! An ancient looking critter.

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  24. RedPatMay 30, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    She looks huge, EG!

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  25. cieldequimperMay 30, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Oh I hope she's safe!

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  26. Amy at love made my homeMay 30, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Glad she made it across safely!! xx

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  27. Andrea @ From The SolMay 30, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Oh what a great stop action shot of her marching across the street. We are seeing a lot of this in our area now and most people out here are aware of it and are careful. Hopefully you will see a bunch of little turtles making the march back to the water and you can protrect them from the traffic. Gestation is what ... 30 days? Great pictures ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  28. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    That turtle has a very determined look...

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  29. CountryMumMay 30, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    He is definitely on a mission. Love the close up.

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  30. JohnMay 30, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Unlike other turtles, snappers always look two sizes bigger than the shell they're wearing.

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  31. Ruth HiebertMay 30, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    They are willing to take such risks to get to where they want to be.

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  32. StephanieMay 30, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Fabulous shots!

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  33. Linda W.May 31, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    Great shots of the turtle! I really like the first one.

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  34. KathyMay 31, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    I had to swerve to miss one just a few days ago on our country road. I saw one laying eggs under a vine next to our house a year or so ago. I never saw the babies.

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  35. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©May 31, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    I hope she made it back, and I hope her babies do too, eventually.

    ;-)

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  36. JeevanMay 31, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    So daring turtle... you captured wonderful detail in the first shot. Hope she succeed her mission

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  37. DawnTreaderJune 1, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    They really look ancient, don't they...

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  38. Silver ParrotJune 1, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    What great photos - awesome turtle action!

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  39. NatureFootstepJune 3, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    nice shots of a strange critter. I always wonder how it would be living a slow life like they do.

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  40. AnonymousJune 3, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Great shots! I hope she made it back to safety.

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