Visitor Shawn Allen and family sent these pictures of a turtle they encountered, along with the following note:
Hello,
While walking along the blue trail near the Wet Meadow, my daughters and I came across a lovely, large turtle in its habitat in the Arboretum. This is the first time we’ve seen it, from a safe distance so as not to disturb it. We gave it a name: Tucker Turtle.
Kind regards
Nice pictures of a sizable turtle. Any knowledgable turtle-lovers out there? My web app says it’s a common snapping turtle. Is that right?
In any case, thanks to Shawn for the pictures of one of the Arboretum’s many interesting residents.
Shawn Allen - turtle
Shawn Allen - turtle
Shawn Allen - turtle
Shawn Allen - turtle
Shawn Allen - turtle
Shawn Allen - turtle