Heron and turtles....

Any walk at the wetlands usually includes a Great Blue Heron and turtles!

 "Big Blue" was standing near the boardwalk when I arrived.  I knew it would move as soon as I started along the walk.

Had to get a couple shots before it flew away.  I always hate to disturb them, but can't get across the boardwalk unless I do.  This one must live there and is fairly unconcerned about people who come by.  It didn't go far away....just to the other side of the small pond.

 I take so many turtle shots, but sometimes that is mostly what I see :-)  There is something irresistible about them that makes me want to take their photos.....or maybe I just am "trigger happy" when it comes to having a camera in my hands and shoot everything I come across.  It's a "disease" caused by holding a camera in your hand.

 This one was right below me from the bridge and didn't seem inclined to slip into the water.

Gave me the opportunity to focus in a bit closer then normal.

 I wondered about the shell on this one.  Old, maybe?

 These two were surrounded in vegetation.

Soaking up the sun.