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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Diamond in the Ruff

Diamondback Terrapin Turtles. The Diamondback Terrapin mating season is May and June at that time the Turtles come out of the bay or creeks and dig a hole and lay their eggs on the sand or higher ground. The Two Terrapins just came from the bay and crossed the road to there nesting ground.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2022
Date Uploaded: 10.2022
Photo Location: Galloway, New Jersey, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Anthony Ferraina