Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront issued a "Turt alert" on Facebook yesterday, warning that hatchlings may be spotted in the coming weeks.

Burlington Parks and Recreation Dept. uses orange netting to guard eggs ahead of hatching.

The baby turtles, no larger than a quarter, could be hatching any day now. If you see any turtles, give them space while they make their journey to the water.

A female snapping turtle digs a hole to lay her eggs. Once they are laid, she won't return to them, so your land is likely safe from encounters. Credit: Diana Bowley / BDN With snapping turtle ...

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Alligator snapping turtles are the biggest freshwater turtle in North America, sporting jagged, pointy shells, and a hooked beak. But these prehistoric-looking creatures haven't been seen in Kansas ...

An adult snapping turtle makes its way away from a road and into a pond. CONTRIBUTED A turtle rests on a curb after getting caught in street flooding during heavy rains, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in ...