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03-SEP-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

The Odd Couple

I had to chuckle when I saw this Green Heron on the log with the Red-eared Slider. They don't seem to be what we would expect to see together out there in Delta Ponds.

"Red-eared sliders get their name from the small red stripe around their ears. The "slider" part of their name comes from their ability to slide off rocks and logs and into the water quickly. This species was previously known as Troost's turtle in honor of an American herpetologist...." (Wikipedia) They are not native to this area.

Nikon 1 V2 ,Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
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Date/Time03-Sep-2015 09:44:03
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Steve Thuman14-Sep-2015 01:32
"No, I'm not giving up my log!"
Karen Moen08-Sep-2015 01:42
Baby Red-eared sliders are sold in pet stores to children. They usually lead short miserable lives due to the improper care they receive. Many are released into ponds and streams and there they manage to survive. I love photos of interactions between two species. Maybe these two are old friends! Excellent capture on your part.
Julie Oldfield06-Sep-2015 16:20
Great shot!! V
Carol Rollins06-Sep-2015 05:25
What a great sighting Vern! Super shot.
Barry Ailetcher05-Sep-2015 22:05
great catch
paplvr05-Sep-2015 18:37
Perhaps some pond politics going on. Linda S
Alexander Kazakov05-Sep-2015 15:28
Nice scene! V
Ed Duverger05-Sep-2015 12:51
It's always best to be good neighbours..
Laura Milholland05-Sep-2015 06:58
It almost looks like they're going to push back and forth to see who gets to stay on top of the log. LOL Very fun and well done shot, Vern.
Carl Carbone05-Sep-2015 01:32
I had to chuckle at your title. Nice catch of these two!
parrothouse04-Sep-2015 23:28
Indeed an odd couple
Jean D04-Sep-2015 21:33
A lovely capture these two species and appearing to enjoy each other's company. ~V
Stephanie04-Sep-2015 18:21
These two are color coordinated! Wonderful capture of this funny pair! V
John Shen Photography04-Sep-2015 17:35
Oh my.. Lol's.. super capture of this cute "pair".. :)
joseantonio04-Sep-2015 16:49
What a great find nicely captured.V.
Chris Gibbins04-Sep-2015 15:37
Amusing juxtaposition of these two creatures, well captured.
Martin Lamoon04-Sep-2015 15:35
A fine capture of this pair.
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JSB PHOTOGRAPHS04-Sep-2015 15:32
There sure look friendly, great shot Vern. ~V~
Walter Otto Koenig04-Sep-2015 15:27
A fine shot of this unlikely encounter. "V"
Anitta04-Sep-2015 13:52
Superb capture of this very odd couple! So beautiful image. V
Ruth Voorhis04-Sep-2015 13:50
Wow, that really is an unusual pair! Great shot of them, Vern.
Jim Coffman04-Sep-2015 12:56
Odd indeed! Great wildlife capture!
Jack Hoying04-Sep-2015 12:01
A really nice scene. I really like that variety of lily pads. Not very common in our area.
Yvonne04-Sep-2015 10:28
What perfect timing to catch them both on the log! v
Helen Betts04-Sep-2015 10:20
Well spotted and captured, and I like that vivid color, too.
Hank Vander Velde04-Sep-2015 10:06
SUPER image Vern. Red-eared Sliders are not native for our area either. I've only ever seen two here and those might well have been released pets.
J Ponces04-Sep-2015 08:11
LOL, very big Turtle, or very small Heron...
Milan Vogrin04-Sep-2015 07:52
Great catch!V!
Johnnie Rogers 04-Sep-2015 07:26
Deep in conversation! Lovely light on these two and the lily pads make a natural frame ~v~
graham detonator 04-Sep-2015 07:13
super shot Vern
Ed R 04-Sep-2015 07:01
Good one Vern!
Bea.04-Sep-2015 06:49
It's a lovely shot of this "odd couple".
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