Red-eared Slider Returns to My Yard for Third Year Running
Red-eared Slider returns to my Arkansas yard for third year. Same turtle laying eggs or different visitor? June timing reveals pattern.
Turtles
Turtles are a slow-moving but fascinating subject for my photography. I document their diverse shells and their aquatic or terrestrial habitats. I capture their basking behavior and their role in the ecosystem. I observe their interactions with other wildlife and their long lifespans. I aim to show their ancient beauty and their importance in maintaining ecological balance. Their resilience is remarkable.
Turtles in My Arkansas Yard
I share my sightings of turtles in my Arkansas yard, including a Box Turtle and a Red-eared Slider that laid eggs.
Celebrate World Turtle Day: Shell-ebrate Our Amazing Turtles!
Today is World Turtle Day! Learn about the importance of turtles, the threats they face, and how you can help protect them.
Red-eared Slider Nesting: Witnessing an Egg-Laying Encounter
I observed Red-eared Slider nesting behavior in my Arkansas yard, a rare glimpse into this turtle’s fascinating egg-laying process.
Three-toed Box Turtle Colors
The reasons behind the vibrant colors of the Three-toed Box Turtle. Learn about genetics, environment, adaptation, and even a touch of sexual dimorphism!
Signs of Spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Warm weather brings out Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Box Turtles, water snakes & a buzz of insects at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge!
An Eastern River Cooter Encounter & Name Origin
Spotted an Eastern River Cooter crossing a road at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge, leading to a fascinating discovery about the turtle’s name origin.
Happy National Reptile Awareness Day!
Wildlife photographer blog post celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day with a photo of a box turtle from the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.