If you ever walk over the bridge on Bridge Road, stop and look over the side into the creek. You never know what you might see! (Click on blog link for other photos.)
Yesterday I was walking to the beach when I looked over and saw several Diamond-backed Terrapins swimming in the creek. They are so beautiful. I love it when they stick their little nose above water.
“Northern Diamond-backed Terrapins inhabit marshes which border quiet salt or brackish tidal waters. They can also be found in mud flats, shallow bays, coves, and tidal estuaries.”
Have you seen any of these terrapins swimming in the creek? It’s such a treat to see one… never mind several!
From “Discover Wildlife” https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/reptiles/facts-about-diamondback-terrapins
“Diamondback terrapins are listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable (last assessed in 2018). This is defined as “facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future”.
They are threatened by development and destruction of their coastal habitats, pollution and commercial harvesting. They were once the main ingredient in turtle soup, which was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.”
Thank you for sharing. I love DBT’s! I’ve helped several cross the road. I’ve also been lucky to encounter some while swimming in the bay.