This past weekend, I observed the hatch of 8-10 Snapping Turtles on Rathbun Bay, Jack Lake. There is a very small sand beach between my neighbours cottages and the young turtles (1-1.5 inches in size) were all in the shallow water adjacent to the beach. No nesting activity had been observed back in early summer.

Steve Kerr, Jack Lake

SNTU hatchling in holding tank Stephenie Armstrong - 2014

Hatchling in holding tank – Stephenie Armstrong – 2014

Snapping Turtle  hatchling on its way - Stephenie Armstrong - 2014

Snapping Turtle hatchling on its way – Stephenie Armstrong – 2014

Baby Snapping Turtle - Stephenie Armstrong

Snapping Turtle hatchling – Stephenie Armstrong

Categories: Sightings

Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.