Almost thirty degrees predicted for today.....!

Have a great sunday!

I can't figure out a name for them yet ^.^

Baby Turtle

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Just out of hibernation, these turtles awaken in a pond FULL of goldfish!

Monument Valley Park. Colorado Springs, Colorado.

bulky high turtle Los Angeles

© Brian E Kushner

Nikon D800, Nikon 300 F/4, Nikon TC-14E II

One of the best moments on my visit to the Potomac was this adorable young Wood Turtle. (since there were no Odes) I was trying to get a picture holding it in one hand, the camera in the other while trying to cast my shadow over the little wiggler. On the ride home I couldn't figure out why my palm was badly scraped? Then I realized it was from the turtles little claws. It made me smile :)

Did you know? Eutrophication causes algae bloom. Is a natural process that occurs in an aging lake or pond as that body of water gradually builds up its concentration of plant nutrients.

Sing with me... "Heroes in a half shell..."

Here is a turtle picture.....something to break up all the wave shots I have been putting up.

This Florida Box Turtle decided to take a nice stroll across fern trail, after all that rain...

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Turtle

Boothbay Maine

Almost stepped on this little fellow/gal as it was crossing my driveway.

It's about two inches from stem to stern.

Watch the turtle. He only moves forward by sticking his neck out.

Three Toed Box Turtle

Hens, chicks and Turtle

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Turtle Dove taken in Norfolk

Turtle

A snapper in the hand is a handful.

The snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in Canada.

The snapping turtle is Ontario’s most prehistoric-looking turtle species. Its long tail has a series of triangular spikes along the top that are reminiscent of those of a stegosaurus. The carapace (upper shell) is tan or olive to black in colour, has a coarsely serrated anterior (front) edge and three longitudinal ridges, and is often covered with algae. The plastron (lower shell) is very small. The maximum length of the carapace in this species is 47 centimetres.

Chelydra serpentina

On Explore

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Best snorkeling spot in Hawaii, four foot deep max!

This beautiful Green Sea Turtle was shot in Kona, Hawaii. I had to chase her down for a long time to get this image.

This photo has been selected for the cover of National Geographic Kids May 2010 issue.

A turtle I found in my yard.

This turtle relaxed in this corner when we found it. I was laying on the ground in fron of it while taking this amazing picture.

Crossing the Heron Hideout trail. Getting down at his level paid off in the final shot.

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Turtle shell found on the beach in Seychelles amongst the brocken coral on the Sandy Beach with with Orange Sunset in the background

turtle

turtle sunbathing

TURTLE! see him peeking? (don't worry, he is unharmed from my trippage.)