Nests and Hatchlings
A predated nest (dug up by a predator such as a raccoon)
Snapping turtle hatchling just emerged from the nest (notice the dirt on the carapace - i.e. shell)
Snapping turtle hatchling
Snapping turtle hatchling. Photo courtesy of James Ostler
Map turtle hatchlings. Photo courtesy of Lesley Rudy
Map turtle hatchlings. Photo courtesy of Lesley Rudy
Painted turtle hatchlings. Photo courtesy of James Ostler
hatchling snapping turtle, just bigger than a loonie
hatchling Blanding's turtle - overwintered with Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre and released in the spring