Cambridge Creek Turtles

Two turtles that co-habitat together in Cambridge Creek. As the season begins to change, they will both bury deep in the mud to hibernate and reappear in the Spring.

Diamondback Terrapin

Diamondback Terrapins

Snapping Turtle

Snapping Turtle “Curious Big Boy”

And the turtles, of course…
All the turtles are FREE
As turtles and, maybe,
ALL creatures should be.

— Dr Seuss

Tags: cambridge creek, Chesapeake Bay, diamondback, Eastern Shore, Maryland, Snapping Turtle, terrapin, turtle

32 thoughts on “Cambridge Creek Turtles”

T Ibara Photo on 10/15/2019 at 6:59 AM said:

They are beautiful, and I love the intricate designs on their shells. Nature is amazing!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/15/2019 at 7:38 AM said:
  
  Turtles do have pretty shells, thank you, Takami! We share together our love for nature! 😊
  
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susanhale828gmailcom on 10/15/2019 at 8:19 AM said:

Great pictures Donna! We get both in our cove. Hmmmm – I wonder how many turtles are burying deep in the mud right now. I’ve seen enough turtles and snakes to know that I would never want to swim in our cove. 🙂 Hope to see you tonight at photo club.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 8:22 AM said:
  
  Thank you Susan! Snakes would keep me out of the water for sure, lol. Loved last night’s club meeting, your trip and slide presentation was spectacular!!
  
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  - susanhale828gmailcom on 10/16/2019 at 4:08 PM said:
    
    Thanks, Donna! I look forward to your blog photos of your travels!
Reed Andariese on 10/15/2019 at 8:29 AM said:

Very nice Donna! It is fun to photograph turtles!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 8:22 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Reed!
  
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belindagroverphotography on 10/15/2019 at 10:17 AM said:

The terrapin turtles are lovely! Great quote too.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 8:22 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Belinda!
  
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John on 10/15/2019 at 10:28 AM said:

Nice looking critters! I’ve had encounters in Michigan over the years with Snappers, mean critters! They’d be right in the path of the big lawn mower at work, I’d have to hop off and scoot them along. Snap! Hiss! 😂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 8:26 AM said:
  
  Thank you, John! Yes, Snappers can stretch their necks big time to reach out quickly and snap you! They pretty much ‘own’ their spot and space. 🙂
  
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circadianreflections on 10/15/2019 at 10:35 AM said:

I love that Snappy came to say Hello before he dives down to make his bed and rest.

Great quote by, Dr. Seuss!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 8:27 AM said:
  
  Thank you Deborah, he did swim towards me and then just floated there, looking at me, sticking that nose up in the air, lol. What a face!! 🙂
  
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  - circadianreflections on 10/16/2019 at 8:48 AM said:
    
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anotherday2paradise on 10/15/2019 at 11:20 AM said:

Love Dr Seuss! 😅 What beautiful shells these turtles have. It’s amazing that they can breathe whilst buried deep in the mud. 😳

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 9:02 AM said:
  
  Turtles do have amazing hibernating techniques and those big claws most definitely help dig them out in the Spring! 🙂
  
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Indira on 10/15/2019 at 12:58 PM said:

Peaceful coexistence!! 😀
Diamondback has lovely design on the shell!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 9:05 AM said:
  
  I enjoy watching them, Indira, there can be 5-8 at a time, just floating and swimming around, many will climb out to dry on braces underneath the docks at low tide. They exude peacefulness, such a great feeling! 😊
  
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Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog on 10/15/2019 at 4:54 PM said:

Beautiful Diamondbacks! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 9:10 AM said:
  
  They are, thanks Tom! 🙂
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 10/15/2019 at 5:00 PM said:

Nice looking turtles! Do they thrive well in any kind of water (sea or river)? 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 9:19 AM said:
  
  Thanks, HJ! Diamondback Terrapins live in brackish tidal waters and are abundant in the Chesapeake Bay, thanks to conservation efforts. They are also Maryland’s official state reptile. Snapping Turtles live in fresh to brackish waters. They are huge! Both thrive great around marshes. 🙂
  
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Eliza Waters on 10/15/2019 at 7:35 PM said:

The terrapins are particularly beautiful with their patterned shells. So is CC fresh or brackish?

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 9:34 AM said:
  
  They are beautiful, their patterns are like our fingerprints, each is unique to each one. Cambridge Creek is brackish. 🙂
  
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The Hinoeuma on 10/16/2019 at 2:40 AM said:

Oh, GOODNESS! Love the turtles!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/17/2019 at 9:49 AM said:
  
  It’s always nice to see one happily swimming or floating. They can be mesmerizing since they don’t move too fast, lol.
  
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  - The Hinoeuma on 10/17/2019 at 3:32 PM said:
    
    I’m cursed, now, because of Finding Nemo. Every turtle/terrapin/tortoise reminds me of the “surfer dude” sea turtles! 😆🐢
  - bayphotosbydonna on 10/17/2019 at 5:23 PM said:
    
    I can understand that! 😆
Lisa Rest on 10/16/2019 at 2:59 PM said:

The Diamondbacks are gorgeous. And so are your photographs of them. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/16/2019 at 7:10 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Lisa!
  
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Birder's Journey on 10/23/2019 at 8:41 PM said:

Great quote! I especially love the pattern on the diamond back that looks like swirls… Reminds me a little of cinnamon buns🐢

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- bayphotosbydonna on 10/26/2019 at 1:02 PM said:
  
  Dr Seuss is a wonder with quotes! Awesome thought with the diamond back pattern……Mmmmmm cinnamon buns…. 😊
  
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