Box Turtle Eggs
It finally happened! A box turtle picked my yard for her babies! I've spent the last 10 years rewilding my backyard, so this is a huge milestone for me, along with the return of the fireflies a few summers ago.
Unfortunately, she picked literally the worst place, directly in the rut of the fence gate. Its the only gate between the front and back yards, and she picked a spot that floods. She was actively laying when I discovered her, so we left her to it, but what can I do to keep the eggs safe once she leaves them? Is moving them feasible? Theyre a VERY long way from the nearest water source, but at least its a straight shot through my backyard. What makes a location suitable for box turtle eggs?
u/silveroakediting22 — 6 days ago