Mississippi Mud Turtle
Wildlife photography is a passion of mine, and I recently had the pleasure of spotting and capturing the elusive Mississippi Mud Turtle on camera.
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.
Mating Box Turtles
Box turtles mating on the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Observed and photographed without disturbing their behavior.
Box Turtle Crossing Parking Area
This Box Turtle came out of Goss Slough into the asphalt parking area located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I placed my bean bag on the ground and used it to support my camera and lens to get this photo. Gear Used: Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L … Read more
Red-eared Slider Crossing Road
This Red-eared Slider was crossing the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I made a blog post twice before regarding reasons these turtles are out of the water. The first blog post I made, I thought could be a Red-eared Slider Searching For New Habitat and the second post was … Read more
Snapping Turtles Mating
I had the privilege of capturing an extraordinary moment when two Snapping Turtles engaged in their unique mating ritual.
A Box Turtle Hurrying Across A Road
I have never seen a turtle move like that before! It was stretched out, like it was trying to cross a finish line. I quickly jumped out of my pickup…
Red-eared Slider Laying Eggs
A wildlife photographer describes encountering a female Red-eared Slider turtle attempting to lay eggs in the parking lot of a boat launch area.
Box Turtle With Dried Earthworm
I spotted this Box Turtle with a dried Earthworm crossing an asphalt road here in Arkansas. I see Earthworms on the roads early in the mornings and when the sun rises some Earthworms don’t survive. This Turtle must have picked this one up as it was crossing the road. How I Got The Shot – … Read more