Besides Osprey Bella & Beau and family, as well as other birds I’ve shared, I thought I’d show some of my other ‘backyard’ wildlife residents around the creek that happened to catch my eye from my balcony.
Diamondback Terrapin turtles are everywhere and fun to capture. I’ve taken WAY too many turtle photos, lol.
Diamondback Terrapin Turtle
Diamondback Terrapin Turtle
When not swimming around, they will find a perch to sun themselves.
Diamondback Terrapin Turtles
Diamondback Terrapin Turtle
Diamondback Terrapin Turtle
I love photographing turtles, they can be quite comical at times.
“I….can….almost….make….it….”
“Ha! Did you doubt I would?”
We even get Snapping Turtles.
Snapping Turtle
It has been exciting to see Cownose Rays gliding just under the surface many times.
Cownose Ray
Cownose Rays
Cownose Rays
Cownose Ray
Cownose Ray
How about a muskrat? He quickly disappeared as soon as I saw him.
Muskrat
Weeks later, I saw him again or one of his relatives.
Muskrat
And then there was this snake…..I was glad I was on my balcony.
Unidentified Snake
Trying to exit to the balcony through my slider one day, this Praying Mantis was watching me through the glass.
Praying Mantis
“Hello, may I come in?”
I’ll share a couple more faves I took of the Diamondback Terrapin turtles….
Diamondback Terrapin Turtles
“Hello there!”
I don’t think I could ever get bored being on my balcony. 🙂
