This is an ‘I know you’re there’ kind of moment. October signals the slow down on sightings reported. www.turtletally.co.uk #education #pond #nonnative #public #terrapin #turtle #pet #river #parks #animals #research #citizenscience

This yellow-bellied slider was found at the waters edge. Some are skittish and move or drop in the water when they see someone. Others are more habituated to humans, as ex-pets, just stay still. #education #pond #nonnative #public #terrapin #turtle #pet #river #reptile #wildlife #nature #animals

A few more sightings during these autumnal months. This cooter has certainly found a dry spot high up to catch the sun. Thank you Paige for sending in your photos 👍 #education #pond #nonnative #public #terrapin #turtle #pet #river #reptile #lake #sun

A yellow-bellied slider with really striking markings. Thanks Johnathan for this sighting 👍 www.turtletally.co.uk #education #public #greenspace #ponds #lakes #pet #parks #citizenscience #research #rivers

A map turtle (often referred to as ‘sawbacks’) out basking at the weekend in a northeast London park. #science #walk #Education #sun #pond #nonnative #animal #public #invasive #pet #citizenscience #nature #wildlife #sailing #paddleboarding #animal #GreenSpaces

A few more females reported out and about. Here’s an adult female yellow-bellied slider found on land wandering recently. Report sightings to: www.turtletally.co.uk #science #walk #canal #education #sun #pond #nonnative #public #citizenscience #animal #reptile #research #invasive

1/2 With the warm weather, the turtles are finding places to soak up the sun. They’ve chosen to bask in this floating vegetation at the waters surface. #education #canal #nonnative #public #terrapin #wildlifephotography #invasive #river #turtle #park #greenspace #conservation #science #sun #summer

This week we received a few reports of #turtles found wandering, digging or nesting. We’ve seen females finding soft sunny dirt patches but this female has dug a patch of lawn to uncover the soil underneath. #canal #education #sun #nonnative #public #wildlifephotography #invasive #citizenscience

It’s been great to see the paddleboarding community help with our citizen science research. #paddle #paddleboardingadventures #turtles #paddleboard #canal #river #lake #education #reptiles #nonnative #public #terrapin #wildlifephotography #invasive

1/3 This is ‘June’, an adult female common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) who was found and brought to the NCRW from Higham Marsh RSPB reserve. #rescue #animalcharity #rehoming #turtles #reptilerescuecentre #turtletally #turtletally🐢 #rspb #pet #citizenscience #rspbhighammarshes

It’s not always easy to spot them! 👀 Report your sightings to: www.turtletally.co.uk #education #nonnative #terrapin #invasive #Turtle #pet #river #animals #citizenscience #wildlifephotography #nature #public #park

Thank you for your recent sightings, with the warm sunny weather they’re out basking and taking in the sun. Report yours sightings to: www.turtletally.co.uk #education #nonnative #terrapin #invasive #Turtle #pet #river #animals #citizenscience #wildlifephotography #nature #public #park

We’re at Raystede today talking with families about the project and research. It’s FREE to come along! Report your sightings to: www.turtletally.co.uk #education #nonnative #terrapin #invasive #turtle #pet #river #animals #family #learningday #research #citizenscience #wildlife #naturelovers

You can really see why people bought red-eared sliders as pets before they were listed on the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulations. Please submit sightings to www.turtletally.co.uk #education #pond #nonnative #animal #public #pet #invasive #river #lake #park #wildlife #nature #animals

Day 5: Invasive Species Week Thank you to Local Action Groups (LAGs) 👏🤝🫶with numerous volunteers working on invasive species management. #education #pond #Rangers #nonnative #animal #public #rehomenotrelease #pets #research #plants #lake #river #invasive

Day 4: Invasive Species Week Guidance for rescues and veterinary practices on Species of Special Concern. www.nonnativespecies.org #education #pond #Rangers #rehomenotrelease #nonnative #animal #public #terrapin #turtle #herpetology #citizenscience #pet #park #pond #lake

Day 3: Invasive Species Week Our work focuses on released pet freshwater turtles that are found in waterbodies across the country. These animals are not native here and do not belong in our ponds and lakes. #education #pond #nonnative #animal #turtle #lake #nature #wildlife #citizenscience #pet

Day 2: Invasive Species Week Check - Clean - Dry: How to make sure we’re not to spreading invasive species when carrying out activities 👍 www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-d... #nonnative #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #education #pond #lake #water #sailing #paddleboarding #angling

Day 1: Invasive Species Week. Find out more on the actions we can all take to reduce non-native species introductions to our ecosystems on the NNSS website: www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-d... #pond #nonnative #animal #public #terrapin #turtle #pet #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #invasivespecies

FREE Raystede Family Learning Days: A Terrapin's Tale! May half term: Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May 2025 Animal talks 11am and 2pm Complete the trail to discover all about Terry the terrapin’s journey to Raystede. Book tickets here: www.raystede.org/family-learn...

1/ These beautiful photos were taken recently by Susan at a National Trust site. This is an adult red-eared slider basking in the sun with its eyes closed. www.turtletally.co.uk #pond #nonnative #public #turtle #terrapin #conservation #wildlife #citizenscience #research #nature #pet

A fantastic Conservation Evening at SEA LIFE Brighton on freshwater and marine #turtle #research and #conservation. Amazing team and beautiful historic building! Accessible to so many. We raised £2000 for the charities. #responsiblepetrehoming #pond #nonnative #public #terrapin #sea #aquarium

Another sunny day and this yellow-bellied slider is basking in the rays 👌