On a walk a few weeks ago, thought I spied a new lawn ornament near one of my neighbor's sidewalks - and then it looked at me. It's grey color just matched the concrete so perfectly. Such a large snapping turtle is so rare to see at all! Let alone right in the middle of a large neighborhood. There is a bit of wetland just around the corner, so perhaps he was trying for a relocation.
In the time it took me to run home, grab the camera and the kids, he had crosses the street twice and was moving at quite a clip, for a turtle anyway. I thought you might enjoy seeing him too!
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| Well over a foot in length, as you can see how he compare to these large stepping stones. |
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| His prehistoric tail fascinated me. |
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| He was not too trilled about his admires, and soon climbed under the front bushes of this house. |
Hi Julie! Seems this turtle was the youngest brother of a dinosaur jugging of its tail!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool sighting! Indeed he does look very prehistoric. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks for snapping some pictures. (I think my jokes are better than James's so I felt safe making that statement). How exciting!
ReplyDeleteThose are some neat pictures, Julie!! The one next to the stepping stones really puts his size into perspective.. Very cool:)
ReplyDeleteWe sometimes get a visit as they move from one pond to another...I also think how much they remind me of the dinosaurs...what a treat!
ReplyDeleteWow turtles in your backyard, I only have slugs! You are so lucky! ( do you think turtles will eat slugs? If yes then I am definitely getting one!)
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