Southern Painted Turtle

I know it's a terrible photo, but it was really far away. Only painted turtle we've seen at this site.

Small ( approximately 6-8 inches across shell). A long way off.

Shell only.

Multiple specimens were observed basking on logs.

Multiple Painted Turtles throughout Grassy Lake.

Multiple Painted Turtles throughout Grassy Lake.

Painted Turtles and Red-eared Sliders

Painted Turtles and Red-eared Sliders

Two Painted Turtles basking in picture.

Two Painted Turtles basking in picture.

Chrysemys picta dorsalis (Chrysemys dorsalis)

New Jersey, United States