According to the Nova Scotia Turtle Patrol, the dry and hot summer has lead to some snapping turtle nests hatching a bit early.
These two little slow pokes were last from their nest from a popular nesting site in HRM. Snapping turtles are a species at risk.
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The Nova Scotia Turtle Patrol monitor migrations and nesting sites, especially with species at risk such as snapping turtles. You can report sightings or follow their work here