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
You can temporarily use other screen like objects to protect a turtle nest while you build or go and buy a proper nest protector. This is a fire cover used by someone in the community - BBQ racks also work well.
If you can still see a whole in the ground then this was not a completed turtle nest. It is likely the mother started digging and then abandoned the location for some reason or another.
Thank you to Potter's Nurseries for all your support selling our nest protectors!
The musk turtle is a 'lazy' nester and may not even cover their eggs. If you find exposed turtle eggs please bring them to a rehabilitation centre. Be sure not to rotate the eggs as that could kill the hatchling embryo
