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    Nature/Wildlife Forum Co-Moderator Loupey's Avatar
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    OK this one has 4 legs, sort of

    webbed feet at least.

    Soft-shelled turtle I believe. Been trying to get this guy (and the other hard shelled ones) from my favorite pond all spring. They must be able to hear my breathing because I cannot get close to them.

    This shot is about a 50% crop at 400mm (200 with 2x) with 1.6 sensor. See what I mean !?

    Anyway, something different for the boards.
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    Re: OK this one has 4 legs, sort of

    Judging by the spotted feet, I think this is an eastern spiny softshell and not the midland smooth softshell. I didn't know they lived near you, so I checked ;)

    my suggestion with turtles is.... GOOD LUCK!
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    Re: OK this one has 4 legs, sort of

    They make great soup!

    Great capture Loupey. Good luck getting closer than this.
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    Re: OK this one has 4 legs, sort of

    Sure do make good soup. You can always go fishing for them They love bacon!
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