Turtle as the creator was a widespread belief amongst many tribes so I would say yes.
Saw a few of these signs on yesterday’s long walk, all around swampy terrain. Exact sort of place nesting turtles are this time of year
It’s a brave man or a fool that mixes it with snappers ![]()
It’s the sheer speed they can strike that’s astounding!
They are huge
A lot of wetland has been restored or engineered in the last 30ish years in the Toronto area, so they’re a pretty common sight.
More young emerging from nests and entering areas where they stand a chance of being killed or injured at this time of year. This was by a swamp right next to a very popular cycling/walking trail
Gatekeeper
Florida really is just a swampy version of Australia
Checked on her this morning at 6 when we took the dogs out and she was still snoozing.
She’s currently buzzing about the garden looking for an old mouse hole to settle in by the looks of it.
This post is awarded a celebratory pinniped ![]()

Scrumping staglet!
Venison and apple sauce should taste OK
I got given relief due to deer hoof prints in a bunker today.
You would think with antlers like that they would rake them afterwards!
Greedy bastard! Did it really eat all those windfalls and then flop down for a rest at the scene of the crime?!














