This is an excellent reminder that turtles are now active, and are coming into contact with people in a very negative way. Female turtles often wander in search of egg-laying sites, and get run over in the process. This is one of the primary risk factor for all turtle species in Ontario.
So, what should you do?
1. Watch carefully for turtles (and other critters) crossing the road, especially when driving near suitable habitat.
2. Give them a hand! It is vital that we all help move turtles across the road. Be sure to keep them going the direction they were already traveling.
So get out there and save those turtles! On a more positive note, I did come across this more lively individual a few minutes later, which I safely escorted off the road.
Not too happy about being moved, but better than being crushed!
That is all,
Kyle
Photos taken on my phone, sorry for the quality.
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