This Morning Outside

by Diane Porter

August 17, 2011
Birdwatching Dot Com
Fairfield, Iowa

What is a painted turtle doing on my dusty gravel driveway? I carried her 300 yards to the edge of our pond and set her down facing the water. She didn't smile. I hope I did her a favor. It's hard to know, with turtles. Click photo to see her underside.

—Diane Porter

Here's a closeup of her face.

—Diane Porter

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