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Nothing like a good stretch after a long winter snooze

Turtle in Jamaica Pond

A turtle basked in the afternoon sun at Jamaica Pond yesterday.

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...now that we need him?

Happy Spring, Mr. or Ms. Turtle.

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One salty turtle.

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In fresh water.

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That’s aturtable. Magoo.

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That is a red-eared slider. It's not native to New England, but is a turtle of the Mississippi Valley. The ones hereabouts are likely the descendants of escaped pets.

I believe this one is a female; if I'm not mistaken, the males have elongated claws on their front feet.

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