While I was photographing this common snapping turtle-Chelydra serpentina, a group of three walkers came along and asked what I called the question of the day on Facebook. "Is he laying eggs?" If this was a seahorse then maybe. 
I was not as close as it appears. With the 100-400 and a doubler it amounts to 800mm and a respectful distance. Not for my safety was I across the trail but if one gets too close the turtle gets nervous and will leave, not completing her task of depositing eggs. Chances are that a raccoon came along the following night and raided the nest which is nature at work, keeping life in balance.
An interesting fact related to the line at the top, female turtles are already possessing eggs and don't need a male to impregnate them.
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