ML594706481
Contributor
Jeremy L. Hatt Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Hillman Marsh CA--Couture Dyke Loop
Essex, Ontario, Canada
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Observation details
Fascinating occurrence w/ a family group of Canada Geese. I heard a commotion from the group and then saw one of the young geese getting pulled into the water and struggling. I immediately figured it must be a snapping turtle so I set up my scope for video. The Canada Goose eventually struggled enough and got away by pulling itself to a nearby mudflat. Once it was back on land, the parent kept its young away from the water. At this point I saw the snapping turtle repeatedly rise to the surface in wait. You can see its head in the background behind the adult goose in the photo attached. I also included a photo of the young goose after the attack w/ no significant injuries apparent.
Technical information
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- Original file size
- 43.41 MB