DundasTurtleWatch

We are an independent wildlife monitoring group in Dundas, ON focusing on native turtles 🐢 in danger of becoming road kill!

[Ontario Nature @OntarioNature]

The Canadian Wildlife Service is looking for volunteer ‘citizen scientists’ to help gather data about wildlife.

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[Hamilton CA @Hamilton_CA]

It's belated but we still care! Happy #worldturtleday!

[Conservation Ontario @conont]

The Snapping Turtle is Canada’s largest freshwater turtle, reaching an average length of 20-36 cm and a weight of 4.5-16.0 kg. Learn more about their status: https://t.co/8e47edYLt4 🐢
#StepIntoNature #WorldTurtleDay

[Hamilton CA @Hamilton_CA]

New office visitor enjoying the warmth! #Graytreefrog #Frogs #ExploreHCA

[DundasTurtleWatch @DundasWatch]

Along Cootes Paradise you will find these painted turtles sunning themselves. #Wildlifeconservationist

[DundasTurtleWatch @DundasWatch]

Painted turtles are easy to distinguish from Red-eared sliders because they have red colouring on the shell. We wish #WorldTurtleDay was everyday!

[Ontario Nature @OntarioNature]

Happy #WorldTurtleDay!

It's turtle nesting season. We receive a lot of questions this time of year from people wondering what they should do if they find a turtle near the road or nesting in an unsafe location.

Here are some answers to your most FAQs!
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[DundasTurtleWatch @DundasWatch]

Please watch for turtles crossing roads this season! Here is a picture of a turtle that has now been cared for an released.