Every year from late May through June, Wisconsin's turtles are on the move. Females are leaving the lakes, rivers, and wetlands where they spend most of their lives and heading overland to find nesting sites, usually in sandy or gravelly…
A couple of days ago we were out walking along the South Shore of Devil’s Lake where the road and sidewalk are right up against the lake. This area is a popular fishing spot because the water gets deep quickly…
Early Saturday morning, I discovered a snapping turtle laying her eggs along the hiking trail at Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area. It was clear that not only could she get stepped on, but she could be a hazard to hikers…
Sooner or later, you'll come across a turtle trying to get across Wisconsin's roadways. Of course, you don’t want them to get run over and want to help keep them safe. But how DO you help a big, snappy snapping…