I do a lot of my photography in wetlands, which naturally brings a high exposure to the many variety of turtles that live along the East Coast. From tiny turtle hatchlings to huge snapping turtles, I look forward to seeing these interesting creatures basking in the sun on a warm spring day.

Snapping Turtle crossing the Wildlife Drive at Blackwater NWR, MD

Snapping Turtle crossing the Wildlife Drive at Blackwater NWR, MD

Eastern Box Turtle along the Wildlife Drive at Blackwater NWR, MD

Eastern Box Turtle along the Wildlife Drive at Blackwater NWR, MD

Diamondback Terrapin on the Wildlife Drive at Bombay Hook NWR, DE

Diamondback Terrapin on the Wildlife Drive at Bombay Hook NWR, DE

Diamondback Terrapin basking on a log at Blackwater NWR, MD

Diamondback Terrapin basking on a log at Blackwater NWR, MD

Painted Turtle along Wildlife Drive at Blackwater NWR, MD

Painted Turtle along Wildlife Drive at Blackwater NWR, MD

Mud Turtle at Pocosin Lakes NWR, NC

Mud Turtle at Pocosin Lakes NWR, NC

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