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Shot with a GoPro HD Hero II, a sea turtle in the surf on the BIg Island of Hawaii. The photo was taken on April 18, 2012 near my favorite beach on the island. There will be many more to come once I return from the Big Island. Aloha.
Photo cannot be used with out permission. © All rights reserved 2012 World Wide Murman
Among the many kinds of wildlife at local parks like Reed Canal Park, here in South Daytona, Florida, are these lovely, little turtles. When I first came here, they were very timid, and when you walked out on the bridge over their habitat, and looked into the water, they would duck under, wary of being preyed upon. Now, after several years of conditioning by local residents, they wait under the bridge and actually come swimming up when they see people, and will stare right at you hoping for a handout! I don't feed them because it's a state law not to, and it causes them to lose their natural fear of people, which, unfortunately, helps keep them safe from their cruelty. Still, I do enjoy the interaction, and the EYE CONTACT!
5.5 x 7 original watercolor of a painted turtle on a log. Reference photo by hdeeks, here on Flickr. Thanks Heather!
This photo is a bit deceptive as it looks as though she's coming out of the sea rather than going back in. Over the years I've been fortunate enough to have seen dozens of Hawksbill Turtles coming in to lay their eggs and then, after two hours or more on the beach, making their way back to the sea. When they get to the water's edge they normally disappear into the waves very quickly; head down, a big splash and they're away before you can blink. On this occasion I managed to get in the sea in front of her, desperately trying to keep on my feet in the push and pull of the waves (didn't quite succeed, but somehow managed to keep the camera dry - what you do to get a photo !). Anyway, I was in luck as she missed the first wave, and was left stranded for a few seconds before the next wave came in and took her away, so close that she brushed my legs as she went past. A great experience and a special photo to remind me of the moment.
Red Eared Slider turtle hanging out in the goldfish pond at the Souther Palms Hotel, Barbados, West Indies.
We picked this little fellow up off the highway this morning. He was in the middle of the road and we turned around to get him. There were three vehicles coming, the first two missed him but the third hit him with the rear tire. Luckily it just grazed him and shot him across the lane. He's okay, he has quite a few skint marks on his stomach and a small crack right above his tail where the tire hit. If you look close you can see the crack. We called the wildlife rehabilitation center so he could get some meds and they said he'll recover just fine.
Mr Box Turtle came to visit !
This little guy showed up in my garden is he cute or what!!
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People think that turtles are slow animals. This is so only if the turtle is cold. Under normal conditions, turtles move very quickly, especially if you want to catch an insect. They move as a professional killer from the movies, is rapidly and irreversibly. And break the worm in a moment.
My dog Squeaky spotted this turtle in the yard. The turtle was dragging a green tomato from the garden to its den. _MG_1422z-1
I adore Turtles. So does my son and so does my daughter. We have been lucky to work with non releasable turtles and to have helped rehab a few. This lucky fella was headed back to the wild after a short rehab stay.
Here in California our Pond Turtles face an uncertain future. Sliders continue to increase there population and that will continue to impact Pond Turtles.
Conservation often calls for difficult solutions. We all know what has to be done to control this invasive species, Sliders have to be caught and put down. They are larger, more agressive and prolific breeders. I know it sounds horrible but it is THE solution to this problem. Education on the dangers of buying that cute pet store turtle would help too but the SLiders need to go. Habitat needs to be protected and I think the Pond Turtle needs some protection.
I know the sliders did not, and do not, come here on there own. It is not the turtles fault, but what is the alternative solution to this problem. I am all ears if you got one but I havent heard a valid, practical one yet.