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This reminded me of the turtle my great grandma used to keep a long time ago when she was still with us. I miss her from time to time. But I know she's in a better place.
My neighbor has been keeping this baby turtle at his house. It escaped today, so I used the Nikon and wa-lah.
Glyptemeys muhlenbergii
August, 2012. New Jersey.
An adult female Bog Turtle from a beautiful fen in the highlands of New Jersey. Bog turtles prefer wetlands with ample emergent vegetation such as cattails, sedges, rushes, and ferns and cold, slow moving water from seepages. Habitat loss and illegal collection has caused dramatic declines in this species across its range. The Bog Turtle is listed as an Endangered species in New Jersey and is listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Trying to pretend it's not there, a Painted turtle tries to hide in its shell by the Grand River.
Supertramp - 1975
The Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Brock Environmental Center, commissioned artist, Benjamin Heller for a residency to create Terrapin Basin, this environmentally responsive installation at Pleasure House Point. As a resident artist, Heller will is creating his work on site and be available to the public to demonstrate his process. The City's goal is to use this opportunity to spotlight our natural spaces while creating a deeper knowledge and appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay.
Diamondback terrapins are the only turtle species in North America adapted to survive in brackish water ā a mixture of salt and fresh water ā like the Lynnhaven River and Chesapeake Bay. Terrapins require sandy beaches which make Pleasure House Point Natural Area's sandy surroundings ideal for nesting.
Terrapin Basin will measure 5' x 7' and be set into the ground creating a basin that invites visitors to explore. The sculpture is constructed from locally sourced sandstone, native to the area, which will be cut, assembled and polished on site. Heller's carving process is similar to the forming of rivers and coastlines ā an active process and one that he will share onsite with visitors as the project unfolds. Heller connects the stone form of his piece with the types of nests that Diamondback terrapins dig to lay their eggs, while bringing attention to how human presence that can threaten their habitat. This piece will serve as an educational experience creating conversation about how all of these elements can co-exist and be preserved.
Photography by Craig McCLure
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The Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta picta) inhabits ponds and lakes in the southern Appalachians. This one was captured in the morning light at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.
we found him crossing the motorway and i put him in my bag. now, he has his home in our garden. he is as big as a walnut:)
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) found crossing the road at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, Cumberland county, New Jersey.