The story of Turtle #9 especially resonated with me. His journey upstream, overcoming obstacles for years, is such a powerful reminder that great things can take time and determination.
It made me think of a quote I recently heard: Slow and steady wins the race.
This is so true, not just for turtles but for all of us in life!
It's great to read all these stories, especially turtles in Muir Woods! I loved Muir Woods when I visited as a child, many years ago now. Thanks for the mention too, I'm glad you found the Guardian article worth linking to!
Turtle #9 is a heroic figure. I cannot help but think there is a play/film/children’s book in it’s incredible journey from being nearly smashed in its egg along with it’s I’ll-fated mother, to making what must be, in forest turtle terms, an epic odyssey.
Go 9! Do we know what has become of this determined individual? It would be fun to know.
The story of Turtle #9 especially resonated with me. His journey upstream, overcoming obstacles for years, is such a powerful reminder that great things can take time and determination.
It made me think of a quote I recently heard: Slow and steady wins the race.
This is so true, not just for turtles but for all of us in life!
It's great to read all these stories, especially turtles in Muir Woods! I loved Muir Woods when I visited as a child, many years ago now. Thanks for the mention too, I'm glad you found the Guardian article worth linking to!
Turtle #9 is a heroic figure. I cannot help but think there is a play/film/children’s book in it’s incredible journey from being nearly smashed in its egg along with it’s I’ll-fated mother, to making what must be, in forest turtle terms, an epic odyssey.
Go 9! Do we know what has become of this determined individual? It would be fun to know.
They’ve got a radio tag on him and he was safe and sound as of August!
I can just imagine those salmon seeing the turtles show up in their restored habitat. "Well Charlie, there goes the neighborhood." ;-)
wonderful