Terrapin Nest Cage Construction

CWF Habitat Program Manager, Ben Wurst demonstrates how to build a cage to protect a turtle nest and eggs from being predated by avian and mammalian predators.
Cage wire w/ 2x1" mesh: tinyurl.com/45zw9xjc
Hog rings and pliers: tinyurl.com/58c2yvaf
Wire cutters: tinyurl.com/3cutzpce
Learn more about the Great Bay Terrapin Project: www.conservewildlifenj.org/pro...

[@paulpetronesr8257]

Excellent snipping and crimping.

[@gunny2044]

Ben's Master Class... You're doing God work!

[@steffie0383]

Awesome idea! Hope the birds don't get stuck in them 😕

[@ConserveWildlifeNJ]

We have used these cages for the past 3 nesting seasons and no birds, turtles or any other species has gotten stuck inside of the cage. We also remove them after the young successfully hatch, so there is absolutely no risk of wildlife becoming trapped. -Ben