Nesting Season has begun for local Freshwater turtles that lay their eggs in the ground between October and December.
Turtles can travel long distances to lay their eggs and are most active early in the mornings. Their nests are often hidden from humans, but foxes locate and dig up the eggs. If you do see a nest, you can improve the babies’ chances of survival.
If you see a turtle laying her eggs, mark, record and take a photo of the location and contact RiverConnect on 03 5832 9700 or riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au to arrange for the nest to be protected from cats and foxes.
