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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: Brian Bailey on September 18, 2010, 10:05:08 PM

Title: Snapping Turtle
Post by: Brian Bailey on September 18, 2010, 10:05:08 PM
I was quite surprised today to find a large snapping turtle on the waterfront trail about 100 metres into Mississauga from the Toronto/Mississauga border.  When I say on the trail, I do mean on the trail, not viewed from the trail.  This was at the sharp 90 degree corner near the old concrete military training structure.  It's not a location that appears to be very close to water, and it seams very unusual to find a large adult roaming on land at this time of year.

It was seen midday (12:30ish) and there was no sign of it a couple of hours later on my way back through the area.

BB