TURTLE TRACKS
"JIMMY IRWIN'S TRACKS"
Jimmy was found on 5-13-08 by the mowing crew who then gave him to Julie who was working in the Earthshine Garden. Jimmy was resting in tall grass just north of the garden spot. Jimmy has a very special name: he is brightly colored and looks as if he would enjoy a life in a tropical place so his first name comes from my favorite singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Jimmy Buffett is also an avid conservationist and donates large ammounts of money to conservation causes like the Save The Manatee Club
and Reef Relief. Jimmy Irwin the turtle gets his last name from the late Steve Irwin "The Crocodile Hunter" who was a mighty warrior for wildlife and my hero--may he rest in peace. Read more about Steve Irwin on my Croc Hunter tribute site.
Jimmy Irwin has been fitted with a Telenax transmitter and was released where he was discovered on 5-15-08.
Jimmy's stats are as follows:
Found on 5-13-08
Location: Earthshine Study site Northwest
Weight: 425g (440 with TX)
Maximum Carapace Length: 135mm
Total Plastron Length: 130mm
Age: 17+ years old.
Habitat where Jimmy was found: grassy field near top of dry ridge.
ID marked marginals: ABN.
On May 14 Jimmy was fitted with a Telenax radio transmitter. The radio transmitter was painted in the same colors and patterns as his shell. The goal was to camouflage the transmitter so that it matches the shell and does not attract interested creatures that might want to bother this old turtle.
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Jimmy was found on 5-13-08 by the mowing crew who then gave him to Julie who was working in the Earthshine Garden. Jimmy was resting in tall grass just north of the garden spot. Jimmy has a very special name: he is brightly colored and looks as if he would enjoy a life in a tropical place so his first name comes from my favorite singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Jimmy Buffett is also an avid conservationist and donates large ammounts of money to conservation causes like the Save The Manatee Club
and Reef Relief. Jimmy Irwin the turtle gets his last name from the late Steve Irwin "The Crocodile Hunter" who was a mighty warrior for wildlife and my hero--may he rest in peace. Read more about Steve Irwin on my Croc Hunter tribute site.
Jimmy Irwin has been fitted with a Telenax transmitter and was released where he was discovered on 5-15-08.
Jimmy's stats are as follows:
Found on 5-13-08
Location: Earthshine Study site Northwest
Weight: 425g (440 with TX)
Maximum Carapace Length: 135mm
Total Plastron Length: 130mm
Age: 17+ years old.
Habitat where Jimmy was found: grassy field near top of dry ridge.
ID marked marginals: ABN.
On May 14 Jimmy was fitted with a Telenax radio transmitter. The radio transmitter was painted in the same colors and patterns as his shell. The goal was to camouflage the transmitter so that it matches the shell and does not attract interested creatures that might want to bother this old turtle.
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Jimmy's stats are as follows:
Found on 5-13-08
Location: Earthshine Study site Northwest
Weight: 425g (440 with TX)
Maximum Carapace Length: 135mm
Total Plastron Length: 130mm
Age: 17+ years old.
Habitat where Jimmy was found: grassy field near top of dry ridge.
ID marked marginals: ABN.
On May 14 Jimmy was fitted with a Telenax radio transmitter. The radio transmitter was painted in the same colors and patterns as his shell. The goal was to camouflage the transmitter so that it matches the shell and does not attract interested creatures that might want to bother this old turtle.
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Location: Earthshine Study site Northwest
Weight: 425g (440 with TX)
Maximum Carapace Length: 135mm
Total Plastron Length: 130mm
Age: 17+ years old.
Habitat where Jimmy was found: grassy field near top of dry ridge.
ID marked marginals: ABN.
On May 14 Jimmy was fitted with a Telenax radio transmitter. The radio transmitter was painted in the same colors and patterns as his shell. The goal was to camouflage the transmitter so that it matches the shell and does not attract interested creatures that might want to bother this old turtle.
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Maximum Carapace Length: 135mm
Total Plastron Length: 130mm
Age: 17+ years old.
Habitat where Jimmy was found: grassy field near top of dry ridge.
ID marked marginals: ABN.
On May 14 Jimmy was fitted with a Telenax radio transmitter. The radio transmitter was painted in the same colors and patterns as his shell. The goal was to camouflage the transmitter so that it matches the shell and does not attract interested creatures that might want to bother this old turtle.
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Age: 17+ years old.
Habitat where Jimmy was found: grassy field near top of dry ridge.
ID marked marginals: ABN.
On May 14 Jimmy was fitted with a Telenax radio transmitter. The radio transmitter was painted in the same colors and patterns as his shell. The goal was to camouflage the transmitter so that it matches the shell and does not attract interested creatures that might want to bother this old turtle.
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
ID marked marginals: ABN.
On May 14 Jimmy was fitted with a Telenax radio transmitter. The radio transmitter was painted in the same colors and patterns as his shell. The goal was to camouflage the transmitter so that it matches the shell and does not attract interested creatures that might want to bother this old turtle.
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
On May 15 Jimmy was released at the point of capture (see the map below). I will track his movements up to 3 times per week in order to attempt to determine his home range and habitat use.
To view Jimmy's tracking map in a new window with his past movements and current location just click HERE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
To view a zoom view of Jimmy's tracking map in a new window just click HERE
NOTE: Distances and locations on the map are approximate. Exact location information will not be posted on this site due to possible poaching/trespass issues.
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Observational data, movies and photos collected each time Jimmy is located will be posted through the link below.
Jimmy's Tracks Tracking Logs
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Click the photo link below to go to the JIMMY'S TRACKS track logs. Each tracking day has its own page for easier viewing. On each page you will find the detail data of each tracking day, photos and a short video of Jimmy's position at the time of location. Logs begin with the most recent and progress to the oldest as you click through the links at the bottom of each day's page.
Click the photo below to go to the latest Track Log.
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
To view the index of Jimmy's previous track logs just click HERE
Please return often because as this study unfolds, I will update this page with more data, photos and movies documenting the journeys of Jimmy the Eastern Box Turtle.
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
Please contact us if you have a box turtle local to the WNC area that is injured, sick, displaced or is in need of a little R & R or if you are interested in becoming a part of The Earthshine Turtle Tracks program .
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE
CLICK HERE FOR HOMEPAGE