Click here to see the USGS Diamondback Terrapin Page!
It is pretty cool and chock full of information!
Mr. F :-)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Click here for the great turtle race! From Canada to the Caribbean and South America, 11 turtles are racing across the Atlantic Ocean. Join us in following the 2009 Great Turtle Race!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Predicting Terrapin Nesting Sites
Hi All,
On our trip to Cove Island today we toured much of the island looking for optimal locations for Terrapin nests. The map below and the images that correspond will show you where we think Terrapins are most likely to be found. This is based on some research we did and discussions with the Soundwaters staff.
Here is the google earth map and some photos I took on my iPhone. Click on it to enlarge it and see the 3 identified locations we focused on.
Location #1- Good habitat and cover, unlikely to be disturbed and the right kind of sand/soil.
Location #2- More remote from human activity and sandy shoreline areas near good food sources.
Location #3- The most remote location with the right physical characteristics to meet the needs of a Northern Diamondback Terrapin.
On our trip to Cove Island today we toured much of the island looking for optimal locations for Terrapin nests. The map below and the images that correspond will show you where we think Terrapins are most likely to be found. This is based on some research we did and discussions with the Soundwaters staff.
Here is the google earth map and some photos I took on my iPhone. Click on it to enlarge it and see the 3 identified locations we focused on.
Location #1- Good habitat and cover, unlikely to be disturbed and the right kind of sand/soil.
Location #2- More remote from human activity and sandy shoreline areas near good food sources.
Location #3- The most remote location with the right physical characteristics to meet the needs of a Northern Diamondback Terrapin.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
WATCH THIS VIDEO!
Is it any wonder that the Diamondback Terrapin is having issues? Watch this video about the effects of pollution on remote islands and endangered birds. This is 7 minute clip from the amazing TED.com web site is a call to action!
Click here for the video.
Mr. Forde :-)
Click here for the video.
Mr. Forde :-)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Looking good in the SW shirts!
Here is a great photo taken last week of my advisory sporting their Sound Waters shirts! Tank you so much for the generous donation. The class was excited about this new uniform!
Mr. F :-)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Board of Ed Event Tonight!
The Stamford Board of Education honored my students with certificates for their hard work to preserve the Diamondback Terrapin. Here a few pictures from the event! Great job...now let's get back to work! :-) Special thanks to Sara Arnold for the recognition and to SoundWaters for their production of this wonderful partnership!
There we are!
Nice public speaking Jacob!
Great job Courteney!
There we are!
Nice public speaking Jacob!
Great job Courteney!
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