During the spring turtles often cross the roads to find sandy areas to lay their eggs.
This turtle had crossed from Lighthouse Pond across the road to lay her eggs on the shoulder of the road and was in the process of going back to the pond when I took these telephoto images.
When you are on the refuge please stay below the speed limit so you don’t kill these vulnerable creatures. (click on image to enlarge)
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