Cherry Blossom Reflecting In Pond
This cherry blossom was really late - all the other cherry blossoms in the neighbourhood were past done. Unfortunately the pond is quite stagnant so the reflection is marred by floating debris.
Bullfrog Covered In Bugs
Only when you look at the detail do you see the hundreds of smaller bugs on the frog and leaves. I'm guessing they can't bite the frog or else the frog would have gone crazy by now.
Western Painted Turtle Near Rock Wall
I really struggled with the question of if this is an aquarium escapee or a wild turtle. This pond is part of the watershed that leads to Blenkinsop Lake and then to Swan Lake - both have Western Painted Turtles. It's possible that this individual came up from those lakes following a stream. Maybe.
Family Of Red Eared Sliders
I don't know what made all of them want to come out at the same time. These are pet store releases - they don't belong here.
Beaver Swimming Left
I've wanted to see a Beaver at Beaver lake for a long time - the trick I think is going at the right time of the day - near night.
