Painted turtle crossing a dirt road
Head pulled in
Luckily we stopped before we hit her! I picked her up and took her the other side. I hope she made it back after she finished her task.
Turtle cage
"Smarter" turtles lay their eggs on a path closer to the water. Sounds dangerous, but a park worker after seeing evidence of digging and burying, places cages over the area and then ties a colourful ribbon and marker on the cage and places a colourful plastic flag nearby. I hope these cages keep marauding raccoons out!
Partially crushed
OOPS! You'd think pedestrians would see the cages or at least the markers, wouldn't you? (Especially since there's a sign at the beginning of the trail asking everyone to be careful of the cages.)
I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
Linda tartaruga e fotos! bjs, ótimo fim de semana! chica
ReplyDeleteA post that is both beautiful and educational, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAt one time it used to be a common sight to see turtles crossing the road. I used to think it was because of increased road traffic. Now thanks to your post I realize it because of nincompoops treading on the turtle's nest.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pix as well as knowing they are being helped!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteGreat post and info on the Painted Turtles. I am happy to see they are being helped with the cages. Great shots. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGot to look out for one another these days.
ReplyDeleteAll these turtles crossing the roads are getting ahead of the chickens ;)
ReplyDeleteInteresting about the cages.
That's a great idea to help protect the eggs from predators!
ReplyDeleteThat is very kind to do a thing like that.
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't think I come over today :)
Nice picture.
That was good of you to carry her across, I hope she is safe and sound.
ReplyDeletethe sad thing about the cage is they might have stomped it on purpose. and also a lot of people do not stop to assist them across the road. we always watch for wild life, but a lot do not.. super shot of this pretty guy/gal....
ReplyDeleteGreat post and info on the Painted Turtles- thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos of the Painted Turtles!! I do hope the cages work for them! It's sad to know that some seem to have been purposefully destroyed! Wishing you -- and the turtles a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI hope a bunch of the new turtles make it.
ReplyDeleteyour northern turtles are so clean. ours are usually gunked up with algae. :)
ReplyDeleteI always feel sorry they have to travel so far and so slow to lay their eggs. Thanks for the park worker to help
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Interesting about the cages. I hope it works. In the deserts, young tortoises fall victim to crows and ravens.
ReplyDeleteCute pics of the turtle!
ReplyDeleteThe turtle stands out so well!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a turtle cage before. Lots of turtles cross roads in Oklahoma also. I've stopped and moved them before also.
ReplyDeleteThe world of nature is so difficult.Seems each critter is exposed to so much danger,it is a wonder the species survive.The cages sounds like a great idea,hope they work.
ReplyDeleteIt's a rough road out there for many critters, Godspeed for them all. I just adore your first photo, wow, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie, EG! I'm glad they put the gages out - too bad some fool doesn't feel the same way.
ReplyDeleteGood to know that the baby turtles are getting some protection.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the painted turtles. What happens to these guys during your cold winters?
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen many at all this spring trying to cross the road. I did have one in the yard- have no idea where he was off to. That is neat that they have protective cages for them, and so typical of meanies who would crush them.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the turtles. I hope many of the young survive.
ReplyDeletenever heard of or seen a turtle cage before. Something new for today.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that they do that!
ReplyDeleteIn Naples, many people volunteer to help loggerhead turtles cross the road. Cars and turtles don't get along.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you picked her up, what a lovely thing to do :-)
ReplyDeleteHandsome little turtle.
ReplyDeleteA pretty colorful turtle and you done a nice job leading her out of road/danger.
ReplyDeleteI also liked the way of protection with cages on the buried eggs.
Lovely turtle, good luck mom!
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We have a similar problem here on the east coast of Florida with our sea turtles...they lay eggs in the sand which are often smashed. And sometimes the hatchling get distracted by street lights and instead of heading to the ocean, head toward the lights and, of course, are smashed there.
ReplyDeleteSo glad the turtles have human helpers (at least the ones that keep their eyes open).
ReplyDeleteCute turtles! I hope the cages will keep the eggs safe.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very thoughtful protection for these cute critters.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty turtle and how nice of you to give her a "lift" to her destination!
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