Paul - There is an active Bald Eagle Nest near my place, and careful
inspection under the tree usually turns up a few terrapin shells. The last
time I looked there were at least two shells, approximately 8-inches in
diameter, and each one showing a torn opening at either the head or at one
of the front legs. Sure looks like the terrapins are being used as a
regular food source over here.
Les Roslund
Talbot County
Easton MD 21601
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Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:35 PM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Eagles and Terrapins
While canoeing in the salt marsh on the Crisfield CBC, we stopped at
an unused duck blind. At the blind, we found 3 diamondback terrapin
shells, one in the blind and 2 next to it. They were fresh enough to
still have some odor about them. There may have been more - these
were just conspicuous. Later we remembered that there had been
eagles sitting on the blind earlier in the day, and began to wonder
if the 2 items were connected. Do eagles hunt terrapins? While they
are tasty, there isn't much there and it hardly seems worth their while.
Paul Bystrak
3709 Devonshire Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
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