basking on a sunny day
watchful, ready
slip back to a life aquatic
Painted turtles are lovely, distinctive reptiles, living in ponds and wetlands, but also resting on emergent habitat (often logs) to warm up. I like how you can sometimes see so many of these turtles lined up together on a single log – but they are ever watchful, and will quickly slip back under water if they sense a threat.
Turtles are emblematic of all that is great about nature: interesting natural history, connected myths, folktales, and symbolic to many cultures. And they are rare enough to be special when sighted, but common enough to be known and appreciated. Give a nod to these fine animals next time you catch a glimpse!
Note: I have not been publishing as regularly! Life is busy, I’ve been away a lot, etc. But instead of try to self-inflict deadlines, I am going to release myself from the promise of publishing *every* Monday morning, and instead try to publish approximately once per week, on whatever day a post comes together. And this week, it’s a Friday. Fun!
© Christopher M Buddle 2024
Nature's Reverie 
Like the turtle, it is good to come out of your shell sometimes. No need to apologize about the timing of your Blogs to these two fans in Lakefield.
BTW our very first pet was Ralph, theTurtle. He joined us on the 8th floor of Apt. 802 Godstone Rd. in North York in 1966. Made it to Lakefield in1969 and was eventually laid to rest in a garden on William St., also called the Fairground St., in Lakefield.
RIP Ralph.
Keep publishing Chris!! ……Anytime.
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Thank you!! I had various pet turtles when I was young. And snakes, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, etc etc etc. Hmmm no surprise I like critters to this day.
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