Tag: Snapping Turtle
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Turtles in the Park
Mara Crawford August 26, 2024 On a summer morning, Painted Turtles can sometimes be observed in the small meadow pond at Eliza Howell Park. By afternoon, they are often out of sight. Perhaps the shallow pond warms sufficiently throughout the day to provide the turtles with a comfortable enough environment that they do not need…
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Snapping Turtle Hatchlings
As I reported at the time, I was able to observe a Snapping Turtle lay and bury eggs in the ground near a bench in Eliza Howell Park in June this year (“Snapping Turtle Lays Eggs,” June 15, 2022). Ever since, I have been keeping an eye on the spot. According to published reports, many…
Eliza Howell Nature Walk 