Saturday, April 4, 2015

Sun Bathing

Painted turtle

Yesterday (Friday) was a lovely day and I guess this painted turtle thought so too. It was out sunning itself on a log. My first turtle of 2015!

A real poser, it turned around for a second view

This is the only one I saw but if the weather stays warm enough perhaps I'll see more the next time I visit this marsh.

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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36 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 4, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    That's a very happy looking turtle!

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  2. The CrankyApril 4, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Such a colourful and vicious little creature!

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  3. Gill - That British WomanApril 4, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    cute, we saw some in the garden centre last week

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  4. AnvilcloudApril 4, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    You might not see one today. Brr. :)

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  5. eileeninmdApril 4, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    So happy for you and the turtle to have a nice warm sunny day. Love the turtle pic's. Happy Easter! Thank you for linking up! Have a great weekend!

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  6. MadSnapperApril 4, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    he is a beauty, but i was a tad disappointed, when i saw the title i thought we would be seeing you in a bathing suit...

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  7. VioletSkyApril 4, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    He's been waiting a long time for this chance! My own turtle has finally awakened from his hibernation, too.

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  8. TexWisGirlApril 4, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    such a cutie. :)

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  9. LowellApril 4, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    He really stuck his neck out for you! Nice job...certainly a colorful little critter. Where do turtles go during the winter to keep warm. And don't say "Florida." I'll know you just spoofing me! :)

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  10. John's IslandApril 4, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    My first time to see a "Painted" turtle. Wow, didn't even know they existed. Nice work on capturing the color.

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  11. Sylvia KApril 4, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Ah, what a colorful fellow!! He does seem to be enjoying the sun, hope he gets some more soon!! Have a great weekend!!

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  12. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 4, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    He looks happy to be out in the warm sunshine. Probably shaking in his shell today if it's chilly there like it is here! Great shots!

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  13. Linda W.April 4, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Cute turtle pics!

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  14. RevrunnerApril 4, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Saw my first one of the season a couple of weekends ago. I think he/she must have been pushing the season a little, though.

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  15. JudyApril 4, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    It must be Spring if this cutie is out!
    You got some great pictures of him/her.

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  16. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful critter! Happy Easter!

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  17. 21 WitsApril 4, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Wisest and cutest turtle ever!

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  18. VPApril 4, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Always looking for some sun!

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  19. DeniseinVAApril 4, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    It is exciting to see the first critter since winter started. Yours is lovely!

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  20. PerthDailyPhotoApril 4, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Amazing colouring on his neck EG.
    P.s. I like potato chips too :)

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  21. AnonymousApril 4, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Magnifique tortue !

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  22. AnonymousApril 4, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    So cute,Happy Easter.

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  23. William KendallApril 4, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    I like the colours on his or her head.

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  24. StephanieApril 4, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Wow, a beautiful view of the Painted Turtle. You captured him nicely. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. RedPatApril 4, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    I'm always thrilled to see the first one of the year - my sightings are in Wychwood park which is shady so may take a while to warm up enough for them!

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  26. Ginny HartzlerApril 4, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    This last picture, with his head up, looks like he is almost praying; so happy to be in the sun. I love the little bits of red on him.

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  27. Ruth HiebertApril 4, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    He does look charming.

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  28. CountryMumApril 4, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    How beautiful with the painted stripes. Great photos.

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  29. thewovenspokeApril 4, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Very pretty and colorful turtle.

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  30. JackApril 4, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    He is a handsome little fella.

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  31. DebbieApril 5, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    wonderful close-ups, providing a good up close look at the color and skin/shell detail!!!

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  32. A Colorful WorldApril 5, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Nice-looking turtle having a great day!

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  33. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 5, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I particulary love the first close up shot. HAPPY EASTER.

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  34. KathyApril 5, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    It's a beauty. Ready for some warmer weather I'm sure.

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  35. Jenn JilksApril 5, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Wow. A turtle... ours are frozen. And I have a half dozen frozen goldfish, too. I'm so sad. Several frozen and dead frogs. I'll have to think about a heater.

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  36. kayerjApril 7, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    how fun, I've never seen a turtle roaming about. Only at the zoo.

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