I was scanning the river for birds when I noticed this very large painted turtle on the edge of a boulder. I kept expecting it to slip into the water but it continued to balance like this for all the time I was there. Although not endangered or threatened, its status is of “Special Concern” as it may become so. That said we haven’t had as many sightings as usual this summer; I do look forward to seeing them every year.
August 23, 2019 at 5:29 pm
Thanks very much!
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August 23, 2019 at 10:27 am
Interesting behavior, great shot, Belinda! I’ve never seen a turtle in a statuesque “pondering” moment for so long, they always proceed to slide right in. This one was testing your patience. 🙂
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August 23, 2019 at 5:32 pm
Thank you Donna! In some of the reserves we visit they will remain in place. At others they plunge into the water as we approach😏
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August 22, 2019 at 12:30 pm
They are attractive and this one was a big fellow.
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August 22, 2019 at 12:29 pm
Yet, it’s not that unusual. A turtle thing I guess 😏
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August 22, 2019 at 10:47 am
He lifted the head enough to show the painting 🙂
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August 22, 2019 at 11:04 am
Yes, though he wasn’t as colourful as most of the others.
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August 22, 2019 at 10:32 am
Turtles are so much fun to watch!
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August 22, 2019 at 11:05 am
Yes they are😊
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August 22, 2019 at 9:42 am
One gets the feeling that this turtle is going to have a very stiff neck!
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August 26, 2019 at 2:08 pm
😊
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August 22, 2019 at 2:04 am
Oh WOW! How cool is that!
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August 22, 2019 at 12:27 pm
Always nice to see a turtle!
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