 Allen Blake Sheldon
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Available Comp Size: 350 x 247  Download Comp Caption: Western Painted Turtle
Scientific name: Chrysemys picta bellii Location: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin Copyright: © Allen Blake Sheldon Photographer Code: R-6661 AGPix ID: AGPix_AlBlSh17_0043 Photo Alignment: 35mm (horizontal) Comments: This Western Painted Turtle is sunning itself, extending its rear legs to maximize exposure to the warming rays. Turtles are most commonly seen sunning in the spring when the water is still cold. Trempealeau NWR is located along the Upper Mississippi River and embedded within the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Each catalog image is legally protected by U.S. & International copyright laws and may NOT be used for reproduction in any manner without the explicit authorization of the respective copyright holders. |
Allen Blake Sheldon
11925 South St., Apt. 2 Trempealeau WI 54661 Phone: 608 534-5071 Email: absheldon@earthlink.net » More information about Allen Blake Sheldon » Add to Address Book 
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