Reminiscent of the three bears, Mama, Papa and Baby Turtle hauled themselves out of the pond this morning to take advantage of full sun on a calm dry day. One of those great Tuesdays to be a turtle. . . or a retired Minnesotan.
We counted 13 turtles today, although Kathleen disputes sighting one of them. It's busy.
(The female painted turtle is typically larger than the male. She lays eggs twice a year. They all hibernate in the muck and ooze at the bottom of the pond. Their tummies are orange and have unique patterns. They're also algae eaters, which is very useful.)