A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Emys trinacris
In my city, not far from the city center, there is this little green area with this small pond. Due to lack of funds for the area maintenance, the little pond has become a real wild place (the only positive aspect of this lack of funds). Days before this spotting I saw a big coypu swimming around. I returned with my camera and spent a lot of time waiting for the right moment and the right place for taking pictures. Suddenly, while all the other little animals were running away frightened by my unexpected presence, I saw this very relaxed turtle. I approched her slowly until I came very close and discovered she was really at ease with the situation. After the first shot, she turned her head and pointed her tired eyes on me like saying: "Come on, dude, do what you have to do and leave me in peace". It was amazing! *(I apologize for my probably bad English)
Thank you both, especially to p.young for the suggestion ! I found her in a small pond near home. She wasn't scared, like she was waiting for her photos.
I really can't identify this turtle.
She could be a Painted Turtle, chrysemys picta...
Spotted on Sep 24, 2011
Submitted on Sep 24, 2011
+2
