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 and What They Mean
Explore the colors of the three-toed box turtle and how genetics, environment, and camouflage shape their appearance.
Signs of Spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Signs of spring at Sequoyah refuge bring flycatchers, turtles, and snakes back to life as warmer weather returns to Oklahoma.
An Eastern River Cooter Encounter and Name Origin
An eastern river cooter crosses the road at Sequoyah refuge, leading to a closer look at its behavior and the origin of its name.
Happy National Reptile Awareness Day!
Celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day with a photo of a box turtle from the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.