Tree Frog

IMG_1844a wm

Luna Moth

DSCN2887a wm

Painted Turtle on Log

Some Native Americans believe that the turtle contributed to creation because the turtle dove into the primeval waters to retrieve mud to create Mother Earth.

Eastern Garter Snake

IMGP4546a wm

Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly

IMGP7012a wm

Turtle Twins

P1520444 wm

Painted Turtle Illusion

At first when I saw this, it appeared to me that it was a painted turtle with two heads. Great Illusion!

Spangled Meadow Fritillary

IMGP7016a wm

Painted Turtle

Many Native American tribes believe that the turtle represents the earth mother. The turtle’s hard shell represents perseverance and protection. It has been and can be used as a calendar. The 13 large, patterned squares in the center of the shell represent the 13 full moons of the year. The 28 smaller squares around the perimeter of the shell represent the 28 days of each lunar month.

Shell Mates

P1520519 wm

Look I Can Fly!

P1530028 wm

Proud Painted Turtle

The painted turtle is the most widespread native turtle of North America, living in slow-moving fresh waters. The adult painted turtle female is 4–10 inches long; the male is smaller. 5-6" The turtle's top shell is dark and smooth, without a ridge. Its skin is olive to black with red, orange, or yellow stripes on its extremities.

A Tough Little Musk Turtle

P1530050 wm

Musk Turtle

P1530034 wm

Painted Turtle on Birch Log

P1540234 wm