The last set of pictures I have from our walkabout back in August was of these lovely turtles. I wasn't expecting to find these guys, but when we saw them, I had to document them the best I could.
This is the Spiny Softshell Turtle, which lives in the rivers and streams throughout the eastern United States. Some of the range pictures don't include Wyoming, but I double checked that yes, they are in Wyoming as well.
You can read more about them from the National Wildlife Federation or Wikipedia.
This is the first one we saw, just hanging out in the rocks, then swimming around this floating plant.
A second turtle came onto the scene. It was quickly chased off by the first. Not sure if it was a territorial dispute or a failed courtship attempt, but it was amusing to watch.
It was fun to capture these wild sunflowers in the same picture. These pictures make a nice final walkabout memory of my time in Wyoming.
Photos taken by myself in Aug 2021 with my Nikon D7200.
Past issues of...
Wondrous Wyoming
Casper
Snowy Walk in Wyoming Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
January Walk Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3
Alcova
| Featuring Alcova Dam | Pathfinder Dam | and surrounding |
|---|---|---|
| Alcova Dam | Redbeds Near Alcova Dam | Fremont Canyon, part 1 |
| Fremont Canyon, part 2 | Pyramid Peak from Below Pathfinder | Below Pathfinder Dam with Flowers |
| Pathfinder Dam | Pathfinder Reservoir |
Flora/Fauna at Alcova - Arnica Angustifolia ,
Lander
| Featuring Lander | and | surrounding areas |
|---|---|---|
| Popo Agie River Demo - active v passive | Plants of the Popo Agie River - Arrowleaf Balsamroot | Lander Park |
| Popo Agie River Sinks | Popo Agie River Rises |
Glenrock & Rolling Hills
Along Deer Creek - Glenrock Town Park , Bridge Over Deer Creek , Across from Dave Johnston Power Plant ,
Douglas
Ayres Natural Bridge part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5 ; Plants of Ayres Natural Bridge part 1, part 2
Great Divide Basin and surrounding
| Featuring the Great Divide Basin | and | surrounding areas |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris Mountains | Independence Rock, March 2019 | Great Divide Sunset |
Rawlins
| Featuring Rawlins | and | surrounding areas |
|---|---|---|
| Street Art in Rawlins, March 2019 | Trainspotting in Rawlins, March 2019 | Ferris Mansion, Rawlins |
| Wyoming Frontier Prison | St. Joseph's Catholic Church |
Thermopolis
| Featuring Thermopolis | and | surrounding areas |
|---|---|---|
| Wind River Canyon May 2019 | Outlook Above Ten Sleep Creek | Thermopolis Mineral Hot Spring in August |
| Where All That Hot Water Goes | Scenery Around Thermopolis' Swinging Bridge |
Thermopolis Mineral Hot Springs, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
Jackson, Tetons and Yellowstone
| Featuring Jackson Hole | the Tetons | Yellowstone, etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Glimpse of the Tetons |
The Tetons, part 1, part 2,
Here is one of the Tetons - I think it's just gorgeous!
@daring-celt found herself inspired to create art based on my photos.
Kaycee and surrounding
Wyoming Black Hills
| Hulett, | Sundance, | and Devil's Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Along the Belle Fourche in Hulett | Approaching Devil's Tower | |
| Walking Around Devils Tower, part 1 | part 2 |
Border crossings
No place like...
Last Morning (Leaving Wyoming)
Lori Svensen
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A lot of posts on here are of sprawling and honestly beautiful scenery, but sometimes I just want to see some cute wild life (if I can call them that). Maybe I've not looked hard enough, but your post is a sight for sore eyes.
Good job.
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed this post. Usually, I try to have a little more to the post, but this one didn't want that - just the cute wildlife. :)
Thanks for visiting.
No problem. I enjoyed the visit
And you can always add more to the next post.