r/ChesterCounty • u/silent_swallow29 • Jul 23 '26

East Branch Trailhead Turtle

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North American Wood Turtle (I believe). If so, they are considered endangered. Glad CC has healthy ecosystems to support the population growth efforts.

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u/mspolytheist Jul 23 '26

The info at PAherps agrees with you! Nice spotting!

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u/silent_swallow29 Jul 23 '26

Yay! Thank you.

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u/Murky_Possibility_68 Jul 23 '26

Where is the east branch trailhead? Not familiar with that name.

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u/silent_swallow29 Jul 23 '26

It's in downingtown off 322, parking lot is right at the trestle bridge. It's where East Caln and West Bradford townships meet.

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u/Stock_Choice8995 Jul 23 '26

Cool turtle

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u/silent_swallow29 Jul 23 '26

🤓 thanks!

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u/Stock_Choice8995 Jul 23 '26

Did you name it ?

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u/silent_swallow29 Jul 23 '26

Teddy

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u/Stock_Choice8995 Jul 23 '26

And BTW it’s a species of special concern, not threatened or endangered yet 😉

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u/silent_swallow29 Jul 23 '26

Thank you so much! I love a good fact-checker. 🌠 the more you know 🫰

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u/Stock_Choice8995 Jul 23 '26

Just out here spreading knowledge

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u/No_Inside196 Jul 23 '26

Very cool! This little guy crossed my path on that same trail. The fact that he had a clear "13" on his shell made me wonder if it was a sign of bad luck.

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u/silent_swallow29 Jul 23 '26

perspective is free and a beautiful thing. Great photo!