This is the time of year when Diamondback Terrapins will be crossing roads, looking for places to nest, so please be careful and look out for turtles when driving along roads near tidal wetlands.
   Above, a Diamondback Terrapin in North Arlington by the Erie Landfill on Thursday afternoon. Below, a seven-inch Snapping Turtle on Disposal Road near the "eternal flame" earlier this week (Snapping Turtle photo by Chris Takacs).