(see below...from his paper AN EASY AND EFFECTIVE WAY TO PROTECT DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN (MALACLEMYS TERRAPIN) NESTS)
Figure 7 Terrapin tracks in wet sand can lead you to recently laid terrapin nests. If you follow the tracks from the water, they often will lead you to the nest. Specifically, look for the tracks where the terrapin returns to the water, in the left hand panel, this is the left track. You can be recognize the direction of the turtle by noticing the “Js” in their tracks. The turtle is moving in the direction to the top of the J. Arrows indicate the direction of the tracks in the photos. In the right photo, the tracks are moving down the page. Typically, nests will be laid above mean high tide.
This is exciting and helpful information!
Also, Dr. Roosenburg provided great designs for turtle exclosures.
Thanks a lot!
Mr. Forde :-)
3 comments:
Wow, I really think that these pictures and the helpful information will help us a lot when we try to find the terrapin nests. It was interesting to know that you can find the direction the terrapin was heading by the "J" in their tracks. I cant wait to look for Terrapin Nests.
-Sanju S.
I agree Sanju.
It is amazing what you can learn if you keep digging for information and ask for help!
Isn't it cool that professors from two universities are willing to help us in our work?
Happy New Year!
Mr. F :-)
wow thats is amazing i never knew befor that if you look at the "J" print that they leave you could find out which way that they are heading and now the good thing is now we know what kind of tracks we are tring to look for i cant wait for the sound waters people see what we have created it has been a very interesting, fun, and also education community work program i love it
-Courteney K.
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