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Snapper nesting on the river [OC]

2mon 4d ago by lemmy.world/u/Tempus_Fugit in herpetology@mander.xyz

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45582321

Great Lakes region, USA. April 2026.

While out birding today I spotted this snapper laying still on the side of the river. I assume it's nesting, but it could be waiting for a snack. Last week we had snow, and already the turtles are active.

Bonus painted turtle looking for a snack.

Gotta admit it took me longer than expected to see the snapper in the first image. Cool find! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks. Yeah I didn't recognize it at first either and walked past. On my way back I noticed the green algae on the shell. They blend into rocks surprisingly well.