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Warner Park is turtle heaven

by Jim

This spring we’ve seen several types of turtles in Warner Park, including an endangered Blanding’s turtle and lots of painted turtles. Watch for them sunning on logs in the wetland:

An endangered Blanding's turtle is found off Forrester Drive. (Tim Nelson)
An endangered Blanding’s turtle is found off Forrester Drive. (Tim Nelson)
Warner Park is turtle heaven - this snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) was laying eggs in the lawn at Warner Park. We've also spotted an endangered Blanding's turtle and lots of painted turtles. Watch for them sunning on logs in the wetland. (Tim Nelson June 8, 2013)
This snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) was laying eggs in the lawn at Warner Park.  (Tim Nelson June 8, 2013)
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A soft-shelled turtle rests on a log. (Trish O’Kane)
A turtle suns on a log near a Canada goose. (Trish O'Kane)
A turtle suns on a log near a Canada goose. (Trish O’Kane)