17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Terrapin Crossing
In this photograph is a mother Diamondback Terrapin. She was just finished laying eggs as she was crossing back over the crush-shell road towards the water. This is a protected species that is on the decline. Watching her lay the eggs was very encouraging.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 07.2019 |
| Photo Location: | Sanibel, Florida, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © Christopher Gutierrez |
