Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Painted

A painted turtle on a rock in the Upper Pool in Prospect Park stands out from its red-eared slider companions.

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2 responses to “Painted”

  1. Out Walking the Dog

    The “paint” is very clear in that lovely photo. Just three little turtles yearnning toward the sun.

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