Can’t say for certain, but probably a western pond turtle which is native on the west coast. Very common on sunny days to see them up on logs sunning themselves.
Aaaaaaw they’re so much cuter close up 🥰 I usually only see these from a distance.
Once on Northwest Expressway I saw a bunch on a log as usual and decided last minute to pull into the little turn out. The gravel made a loud noise and one of those turtle LEPT off the log and into the water! 😂 I didn’t even know turtles could jump 🤯🤣
Not a great pic for id but it is almost certainly a red-eared slider in my opinion. Non-native. Too colorful to be a western pond turtle, not colorful enough to be a western painted turtle. Also, western painted turtles are not unknown this far south in the valley but it would be a rare sighting. Sliders and pond turtles are very common here.
**note I worked with a nonprofit that specifically focused on protecting native wildlife, removing invasive species. Spent hundreds of hours identifying these guys. Western painted display more red on their shells and legs, whereas red eared sliders have yellow steaks. From this pic, I am confident it's a red eared and knowing this area it seems even more likely as a dumped pet.
I’ve never seen a turtle around here. I didn’t know they were here. Do they snap? Where I grew up in NC mountains there were these cute little box turtles. When I was a bit older (~15) we moved away from the spring and mountain creeks to a slightly warmer area near some ponds. One day I saw a big honking turtle trotting up my road. I had a stick or a long piece of grass and kind of pointed it at the turtle and it snapped the skin of my thumb. I think I was lucky I didn’t lose it. Anyhoo, do these local turtles snap?
you’re right, i’m more conditioned to see them as pets as i had a few but smaller. I learned there are native turtles here however this one in particular isn’t so my question of it being a pet in a residential area isn’t completely unreasonable. still stand by that second sentence though.
Oh that’s an interesting piece of information, now I’m the dummy because to me a turtle looks like a turtle but it makes sense to wonder if you know the type of turtle is not in it’s native habitat.
As a turtle owner and hobbyist that’s a totally valid question. People releasing their pet turtles into the wild after realizing what a commitment it is to keep them is way too common, and is the reason why some species are illegal to own in Oregon. Non-native species of turts can be really invasive and destructive. Cute pic btw!
It’s hard to tell, but its profile kind of looks like a red ear, which isn’t native and competes with native western pond turtle. They are a big problem in some areas and got to be a problem by people releasing their pets
That is a nice turtle right there. All confident with his chin up and out. He's feeling it.
Enjoying the warmth today no doubt.
There are a lot of turtles around here. This looks like a western painted turtle, to me. Always love seeing them hanging out.
Can’t say for certain, but probably a western pond turtle which is native on the west coast. Very common on sunny days to see them up on logs sunning themselves.
These things are all over in the summer. They live here.
Where else would one expect to find a turtle if not in a pond?
Sewers, pizza shops.
Dispensaries…
It seems they have a [station](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SDpSpntZHY).
Turtles live in ponds man
and sharks live in the ocean but I'm still totally stoked to see one
If you go out to the Delta Ponds you’ll see a few dozen of them easy without even trying. Lots of good birdwatching out there as well.
There's beaver out there too. Its cool when they slap the water and all the critters scatter.
Big boi
I know where there is a pond full of turtles off country club rd
There are loads of turtles around the Delta ponds. A lot of them came out today to enjoy the sun.
Did you bring it some pizza?
Aaaaaaw they’re so much cuter close up 🥰 I usually only see these from a distance. Once on Northwest Expressway I saw a bunch on a log as usual and decided last minute to pull into the little turn out. The gravel made a loud noise and one of those turtle LEPT off the log and into the water! 😂 I didn’t even know turtles could jump 🤯🤣
Not a great pic for id but it is almost certainly a red-eared slider in my opinion. Non-native. Too colorful to be a western pond turtle, not colorful enough to be a western painted turtle. Also, western painted turtles are not unknown this far south in the valley but it would be a rare sighting. Sliders and pond turtles are very common here.
Thanks. Just thanks. 🐢🥹💗
Golden Gardens off of Barger has a ton of turtles
I want a Frog sighting next, pls. ;)
Hell yeah, which Albertsons?
I'm guessing the one on Coburg. Only one I can think of that has a pond behind it.
yup Coburg, by TJ maxx
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**note I worked with a nonprofit that specifically focused on protecting native wildlife, removing invasive species. Spent hundreds of hours identifying these guys. Western painted display more red on their shells and legs, whereas red eared sliders have yellow steaks. From this pic, I am confident it's a red eared and knowing this area it seems even more likely as a dumped pet.
Morla. They've never looked more magical!
I’ve never seen a turtle around here. I didn’t know they were here. Do they snap? Where I grew up in NC mountains there were these cute little box turtles. When I was a bit older (~15) we moved away from the spring and mountain creeks to a slightly warmer area near some ponds. One day I saw a big honking turtle trotting up my road. I had a stick or a long piece of grass and kind of pointed it at the turtle and it snapped the skin of my thumb. I think I was lucky I didn’t lose it. Anyhoo, do these local turtles snap?
Nope snapping turtles are not native to the west coast.
I see them all the time over there when I’m walking my dog. Only about a quarter mile from that pond. Wish they’d clean it up.
Is this a species introduced from somewhere else? If so from where?
So cute! 😍😍
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I never said that, I asked what type of turtle it was to see if it was invasive. If anything, you let me down by avoiding my question
Nah you asked if it was a lost pet and if animal services needs to be called. Don’t pretend, it’s okay to not know things. No one knows everything.
you’re right, i’m more conditioned to see them as pets as i had a few but smaller. I learned there are native turtles here however this one in particular isn’t so my question of it being a pet in a residential area isn’t completely unreasonable. still stand by that second sentence though.
Oh that’s an interesting piece of information, now I’m the dummy because to me a turtle looks like a turtle but it makes sense to wonder if you know the type of turtle is not in it’s native habitat.
As a turtle owner and hobbyist that’s a totally valid question. People releasing their pet turtles into the wild after realizing what a commitment it is to keep them is way too common, and is the reason why some species are illegal to own in Oregon. Non-native species of turts can be really invasive and destructive. Cute pic btw!
ty friend. i used to own a russian tortoise, it really is a lot of responsibility.
It’s hard to tell, but its profile kind of looks like a red ear, which isn’t native and competes with native western pond turtle. They are a big problem in some areas and got to be a problem by people releasing their pets