Diamondback Terrapin Release! June 25, 2009
Joanne Nicholson | Jun 11, 2009 | Comments 1
Please join us in releasing our four headstart Diamondback Terrapins June 25, 2009 5pm, Lieutenant Island, Welfleet. We will meet at the one lane bridge and then continue as a group to turtle point for the release as a group.
Please join us in releasing:
Blackie
Blueberry
Brownie
Mr. Green Jeans
Directions:
Take Route 6 to just beyond the 98 mile marker, take a left on to Lieutenant Island Road. (Rookies Restaurant on right, Grace Chapel on left). Meander for 1 mile, until you hit the one lane bridge, park on left before bridge, we will move as a group to Turtle Point for the release.
For more information please call the National Marine Life Center at (508)743-9888.
Thank you for your support!
*** A little birdie has told us that there maybe nesting Diamondback Terrapin females while we are out there!
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