Today was another lovely day and I needed to get away from the house. Luckily a couple of friends felt the same way and we went to check out the turtle population at Cascade Lake. And guess what?
There was a baby turtle swimming near the limb where the adult turtles’ like to sunbathe. We were at a distance so this was the best shot I could get with my iPhone camera.
To the right are about seven large fish – we guessed they might be catfish.
Saying nothing in particular 
I think turtles are fascinating beings. Wonderful photos.
They are amazing. We were delighted to see the baby turtle swimming – the lake is very murky.
Great pictures! I’ve never been to Lake Cascade, though I live in Walnut Creek. We see turtles at Heather Farm, and I love seeing them. Usually they are in the water though, not sunbathing.
It’s a “private” lake supposedly so there aren’t that many places to park and no public facilities.
What fun! I love spotting turtles and then when they plunk into the water, it makes me smile.
We’ve only had a few sunny days so far this year and those turtles seemed determined to absorb as much as they could! I don’t blame them – I feel the same!
I need to get a book on turtles.
Hardback?
Yes, with small heads…
We couldn’t get close but I think they must be fairly large.
I knew it! Mr and Mrs. and now baby.
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Yes – you must be a psychic! We’ll have to call you Rivergirl the Omnipresent!
That works.
🤣
Someday in the future, people will discuss your turtle updates. They will use the ten new holes in their heads and ask each other with ten echo questions, what is a turtle, what is a turtle, what is a turtle? The questions will careen between the twenty-fingered hands of high walls. The slightly burned, old paper dictionaries will flutter open and only offer slight comfort. Such are the times. Duke
You know – turtles just may survive what’s coming and perhaps they’ll take over the world.
It seems like the turtle population is okay at Cascade Lake. It’s always a good feeling when animals are thriving in their natural environment.
Thanks for the update, Jan!
Nice shots. The big fish can be a danger for the baby turtles…
That’s what I was worried about – but the big turtles were on the lookout.
True. I hadn’t thought about that. 👍🏻
The turtles are lovely, Jan.