This lake has a fair number of resident turtles. As I scanned the water for birds, I noticed a painted turtle enjoying a swim. Now it and its mates are buried deep in the mud, hibernating until spring.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
STOPS ALONG THE WAY
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February 26, 2021 at 6:41 am
Is it also called a spotted wood turtle?
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February 26, 2021 at 1:44 pm
I haven’t heard it called by any other names.
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January 18, 2021 at 12:20 pm
I’m sure he’s not really as grumpy as he looks, but maybe he just got his house tax notice.
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January 18, 2021 at 1:23 pm
You could be right 😊
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January 18, 2021 at 11:42 am
I’m always amazed at the feet and claws on these turtles, that looks like a serious tool!
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January 18, 2021 at 12:05 pm
They are pretty fierce looking.
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January 18, 2021 at 11:32 am
Looking right at you and not swimming for cover – good shot, Belinda. When I first saw this, my memory flashed to that distinctive pond smell. The brain is a wonder! 😉
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January 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Thanks, Eliza. They don’t seem as easily spooked when swimming. Funny thing about memory 😊
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January 18, 2021 at 8:49 am
Here’s looking at you! 😊 Sleep tight til Spring!
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January 18, 2021 at 11:53 am
Smart turtle. It’s -10 C today 😏
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January 18, 2021 at 3:14 pm
🥶
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January 18, 2021 at 8:32 am
He’s looking straight into the camera. Makes you wonder what he’s thinking.
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January 18, 2021 at 12:02 pm
Who blinks first …😏
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January 18, 2021 at 4:43 am
So very different from the mud-covered terrapins I featured in my post today 🙂 🙂
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January 18, 2021 at 10:01 am
I just had a look at your post, the terrapin wouldn’t win a beauty contest 😏.
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January 18, 2021 at 1:35 pm
It doesn’t even have an outside chance – far too much mudpack 🙂 🙂
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