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Carolina Diamondback Terrapins.

Fernandina Beach to Flagler Beach part 2

 

Ghost Crab Ocypode quadrata, known to predate sea turtle and terrapin hatchlings.

Unintentionally cut off from their burrows by me, swarms of Fiddler Crabs Uca pugilator made for the shallow water.

Close but no cigar. One of many sets of Terrapin tracks leading up the dune to a nest, but no adult Terrapins spotted all day. Possibly due to me being here on a weekend when the constant boat traffic no doubt spooks them.

The third time will be the charm.

More to come.

Also check out...

In Search of East Coast Diamondback Terrapins

In Search of Mangrove Terrapins

In Search of Ornate Diamondback Terrapins

And these related links

http://www.baysoundings.com/sum03/terrapin.html

http://www.terrapinconservation.org/terrapins-traps.htm