DEC urges motorists to ‘Give Turtles a Brake’

DEC urges motorists to ‘Give Turtles a Brake’

The warm weather brings out New York’s amazing turtle species! This is a critical time for turtles as they migrate to find ideal spots for basking, foraging and laying their eggs. Female turtles, in particular, are on the move, often crossing roads in search of suitable nesting locations. Sadly, many turtles lose their lives each year after being hit by vehicles. Here are some helpful tips to assist turtles during this nesting season: – when pos…