These two Pond Turtles were enjoying a log in Delta Ponds, hopefully a parent and offspring. Pond Turtles are native to the area and one of the goals set for Delta Ponds by Eugene Parks was to improve in-stream and riparian habitat for a wide variety of species including the western pond turtle. One problem that has arisen is that some individuals evidently have released red-eared slider turtles in the Ponds, and these have multiplied to the point where they compete with the pond turtles for food sources. The red-eared slider is one of the most popular turtles sold in pet stores. It is sad when buyers can no longer keep them or tire of them, and turn them loose where they shouldn't be. Hopefully, these pond turtles will flourish at the ponds.