Northern Diamondback Terrapin
I was quite surprised to find this one out and about, having not seen a Diamondback before late May in previous years. Plus it was a low tide. It was a small turtle and really on the move and it disappeared fast …

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Northern Diamondback Terrapin
We came across four of these yesterday afternoon between one and three hours after the high tide.

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Northern Diamondback Terrapin
I found three diamondbacks at Edwin B. Forsythe NWR yesterday; two were covered in sand and I imagine had just laid their eggs. This one was by far the most photogenic.

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Northern Diamondback Terrapin
I found three diamondbacks at Edwin B. Forsythe NWR yesterday; two were covered in sand and I imagine had just laid their eggs. This one was by far the most photogenic and so I figured a side-view would do her the most justice to show off the beautiful patterns on her shell.

© 2010 James Stephens All Rights Reserved

No usage rights of any kind are granted on this image without written permission from James Stephens
Northern Diamondback Terrapin


© 2009 James Stephens All Rights Reserved

No Usage Rights Of Any Kind Granted Without Written Permission From James Stephens

Northern Diamondback Terrapin

I was quite surprised to find this one out and about, having not seen a Diamondback before late May in previous years. Plus it was a low tide. It was a small turtle and really on the move and it disappeared fast …

© 2013 James Stephens All Rights Reserved
No usage rights of any kind are granted on this image without written permission from James Stephens

Northern Diamondback Terrapin

I was quite surprised to find this one out and about, having not seen a Diamondback before late May in previous years. Plus it was a low tide. It was a small turtle and really on the move and it disappeared fast …

© 2013 James Stephens All Rights Reserved
No usage rights of any kind are granted on this image without written permission from James Stephens
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