Three Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta) cooperate on a small submerged log so they may bask in the mid-summer sun and enjoy its warmth. Image by David C. Taylor
A large Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) captured basking in the sun's warmth unwittingly displays the long, strong claws it has to climb up on the log it has selected. Image by David C. Taylor
A Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) perched for a moment displays its natural perk, beauty, and agility. Image by David C. Taylor
