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Yesterday as we were returning to Liverpool from Annapolis along route 8 about 4 to 4 :30, we were automatically checking to see which of the big nests were occupied and as we came along to the one on the right, an osprey was showing quite clearly standing on the nest edge. It seemed to be watching something so I started to closely watch the roadside. There was a turtle on the far side of the right shoulder, possibly digging, although it seems to be a bit late no? Then on the left within an 8th of a mile further on there was one walking toward the pavement. Traffic was next to nil, all day so we were able to go quite slowly and that smaller one was a painted for sure, Steve said. We did not attempt to move either or approach although had I thought of it it could have been a good photo op. I figured they knew what they were about better than I knew so we let them be. No sign of any coming through Hibernia turns or Cameron Corner so hopefully there is something successful there. I'm not sure when they start to reproduce age/size wise. I have a book and need to dig it out to see what it says. Also we wonder if they are a food source for the big birds once they get to a certain size or is it open season all the time ? Have any of the nest checkers ever found remains of turtles? At the graveyard in Annapolis just as you start the rise to Lequille, we checked in on some family members and were interested to see many young, and very fresh looking chipmunks popping in and out of places everywhere! I know a few residents who would find that most entertaining :?)) http://MargMillard.ca
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