It's turtle nesting season in Ontario and conservationists are working to protect endangered species and their nests. 

"Right now, we're at the peak of nesting season," said Scott Gillingwater, a species at risk biologist with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTCRA) based in London, Ont.

"Most turtles are laying their eggs in June, though the season can stretch from late May to mid-July. With the cooler weather this year, the timing seems typical."

Gillingwater and his team have been…