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Being close to a large pound, we have many turtles that come on our property to lay their eggs. This one was on our driveway. Not 100% certain, but I think it's a Blanding Turtle, by the shape of it's shell, which looks like a helmet, and the strong yellow marking on her neck.
Some turtles snap and some are bored and yawn. After watching this turtle for some time, I'm convinced that both of us were a little bored, and this was a yawn.
These turtles are very invasive, this baby was taken at our park, gently picked it up for a photo then placed it in the same spot,
in Quetico Provincial Park. After three very cold (for August) days, this day proved sunny and warm and as we paddled down Pickerel River, we noticed lots of these creatures sunning themselves near the shore.
Turtle Mound is a prehistoric archaeological site located 9 miles (14 km) south of New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Got a couple of really close up shots of this turtle at the Elk Grove Park, California. No idea what I'm going to do with these – I could make 4' x 6' prints!
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Another view of the turtle I rescued yesterday. He was on a sidewalk near a pond heading for a busy street. Put him back by the water and off he went.
These bronze turtles reside on the grounds of the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, just outside the sea turtle enclosure (where a couple of injured Kemps Ridley turtles are in residence).
LA: Emys orbicularis
EN: European pond turtle
DE: Europäische Sumpfschildkröte
HU: Mocsári teknős
We found him near a little pond.
The only turtle species that is endemic to Central Europe. Otherwise it can be found in Europe, Turkey and Morocco, as well.
Loves slow moving waters and ponds. They can live up 40-60 years long.
In many European countries they are endangered as their natural habitat of wetlands is shrinking.
In recent years they are also threatened by the fact that there are more and more Red-eared sliders (a turtle species native to the southern US and Mexico but often kept as pet in Europe) end up in the wild and behave as an invasive species against the local pond turtle.
Marg and I spent the past week on the north shore of Oahu. Oahu is the most populated of the Hawaiian Islands and sports its largest city--Honolulu, the national monument at Pearl Harbor, and the zippy beach of Waikiki. The North Shore is much quieter and is the domain of the surfers.
It was a great week of fantastic sights and balmy weather. We returned home to a snowstorm.
Turtle Beach, Oahu
I saw this lovely little painted turtle right after taking the previous shot of the Chestnut Sided Warbler.
These are very colourful turtles. This one was enjoying a spot of sunbathing on a rock in the water.
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Common name: Alligator Snapping Turtle ♂
Scientific name: Macrochelys temminckii
Distribution: United States
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable
Spotted a great shot across a little inlet...sunning turtles.
Unfortunately, the best image got away as I moved a bit closer. There were SEVEN turtles on the log, arranged almost precisely in ascending size order. Two of the larger ones plopped into the water just as I was beginning to photograph. ** drat **
If you're ever paddling through Florida's beautiful water bodies, keep an eye out for these incredible creatures. They are a reminder of the untouched beauty and biodiversity that thrives in these ecosystems. Remember to respect their space; these turtles can be fast and have a nasty bite if threatened!
So...I went to a museum thing the other day and they had a HUGE fish tank with this cutie here...I was in awe of the fish...and then I decided after I saw Fredward (the turtle here) that I really wanted a pet turtle...haha
My mom wasn't exactly pleased with my confession of that...haha...apparently I have fish and that should be enough to take to the dorms...since I can't take my cats or my dog...or horses...foo