Motorists be on the alert for turtles

I’ve already rescued 2 painted turtles along Adirondack roadways

Each June, motorists should be on the alert for turtles crossing the road.

Did you know?

Our native turtles are on the move in June seeking sandy areas to lay their eggs
In New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year when they are struck by vehicles as they migrate to their nesting areas
It may take more than 10 years for a turtle to reach breeding age, and they lay just one small clutch of eggs each year, so the loss of a breeding female can have a significant effect on the local population
All eleven species of land turtles that are native to New York are declining