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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.

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Red-eared Slider Returns to My Yard for Third Year Running

September 5, 2025June 26, 2025 by Steve Creek
Red-eared Slider turtle walking through green grass in residential Arkansas yard

Red-eared Slider returns to my Arkansas yard for third year. Same turtle laying eggs or different visitor? June timing reveals pattern.

Categories Turtles Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, June nesting, red-eared slider, residential wildlife, turtle behavior, turtle eggs, turtle nesting

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Turtles in My Arkansas Yard

October 29, 2025May 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
A Box Turtle crawling through dewy grass in an Arkansas yard, photographed on April 28, 2025.

I share my sightings of turtles in my Arkansas yard, including a Box Turtle and a Red-eared Slider that laid eggs.

Categories Turtles Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, box turtle, red-eared slider, yard observations

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Celebrate World Turtle Day: Shell-ebrate Our Amazing Turtles!

March 24, 2026May 23, 2024 by Steve Creek
Red-eared Slider For World Turtle Day

Today is World Turtle Day! Learn about the importance of turtles, the threats they face, and how you can help protect them.

Categories Reptiles & Amphibians, Turtles Tags American Tortoise Rescue, conservation, habitat loss, illegal pet trade, tortoises, turtles, Wildlife Photography, World Turtle Day, World Wildlife Fund 1 Comment

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Red-eared Slider Nesting: Witnessing an Egg-Laying Encounter

June 24, 2025May 8, 2024 by Steve Creek
Red-eared Slider Laying Eggs In My Yard

I observed Red-eared Slider nesting behavior in my Arkansas yard, a rare glimpse into this turtle’s fascinating egg-laying process.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Reptiles & Amphibians, Turtles Tags egg laying, incubation temperature, nature, red-eared slider, sex determination, turtle eggs, turtle reproduction, wildlife 2 Comments
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