Mud Turtles

Six Mile Creek and Mud Turtles. By Earl Plato

We parked our car on Centralia Avenue and walked the Friendship Trail to the bridge on Six Mile Creek. I do this once a week or so. My goal to listen to bird songs and to see basking mud turtles. This bright sunny morning June 2nd, 2008 no turtles. Often we would see a pair resting on a floating board. From late April to October our turtles thrive along this creek. So stop and take a look.
In other re creeks and ponds dry up. That’s when our mud turtles may move overland. I have seen dead and injured mud turtles on Erie Road over the years. I have encountered angry Snapping turtles. No fooling with hem/ The Audubon guide reads as follows: Mud turtles are mild-tempered, while others are feisty and do not hesitate to bite. So enjoy our Mud Turtles up close. Underside yellow to brown as I recall.