May 8th – It’s always nice to welcome seasonal characters back into one’s life and none more so than the local canal’s resident reptile, Mr. Miyagi, the… Read more “#365daysofbiking Slim slow slider”
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#365daysofbiking A small bimble
October 2nd – I was recovering after the hospital appointment, but fresh air called and I took a spin out in the afternoon, enjoying the sun for… Read more “#365daysofbiking A small bimble”
#365daysofbiking An Indian summer lover
September 18th -The unusually fine, warm autumn weather meant probably the last public appearance for Mr. Miyagi, the local feral yellowfins belly slider turtle who lives in… Read more “#365daysofbiking An Indian summer lover”
#365daysofbiking Sun worshiper
September 10th – The weather is generally agreeable and warm at the moment, and there’s no finer indicator of than than passing on the way to work… Read more “#365daysofbiking Sun worshiper”
#365daysofbiking Slider rule
August 27th – Oh gosh, a local celebrity. On the half-shell. This yellow belly slider turtle has been living in the canal for years – I’ve seen… Read more “#365daysofbiking Slider rule”
May 22nd – Turtally awesome!
Spotted at James Bridge, on the canal between Pleck and Darlaston on a bright, warm, sunny day, a female, adult yellow-bellied slider turtle drifting down the canal on some drifting detritus while basking in the sun.
She was probably released into the canal by some idiot who couldn’t keep her any longer having no idea of the size she’d grow to be. Fortunately, this animals will live happily (but not breed) in the UK climate.
This is the urban Black Country, post industrial, inner city in 2018. We have non-native turtles drifting on the cut, enjoying the sun.
Just one of the many reasons I love this place with all my heart. There really is something new every day.
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