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Ray Wilson
Bird & Wildlife Photography
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Spotted Turtle
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(Clemmys guttata)
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Huntley Meadows, Virginia, USA - March 2001
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| Unlike the more common Painted Turtles which leap into the water when disturbed, Spotted Turtles take life at a more leisurely pace and sedately lower themselves into the water. They are most easily observed in spring when they frequently bask on exposed perches. |
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