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Female ducks are doing a happy dance and the males are showing off.
Frogs are scoping for the perfect mate.
Turtles are enjoying family time on the island.
Others are starting families of their own.
Remember, what happens on Turtle Island, stays on the island.
*Photos by Mary K. Doyle. Lake Marmo, The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
©2024, Mary K. Doyle
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WOW! They’ve done a great job of setting the right environment for them. 🙂
How are you feeling today, Melinda?
I’m having a good day, no brain fog which means I can write a few posts and recipes. I’m trying to clear my head of the recent struggles and just look at today. What are you up to?
Good to hear, Melinda. I’m hanging in there.
Beautiful post still giggling about ‘turtle island’ lol 😝
Thank you. I wasn’t aware of the “activity” until I later looked through my photos.
I bet you were like “Oh my, Wild Kingdom” lol 😝
🙂
So adorable, they seem like they’re all in a good mood.
Oh, yes. Thank you, Pooja.
My pleasure.
Mother Nature is doing a happy dance this spring! Love the turtle family reunion on the island!
Thank you, Mary.
Yes, spring is in the air!
Hi Dorothy, thank you for commenting.
It makes the world go round!
Sure does, Jo. Thank you for commenting.
It’s a joy to see water animals becoming active and welcoming in the spring! 🙂
Thank you, Nancy.
Beautiful pictures and nice habitat.
Thank you, Edward.
Awesome pics, with nice lines😍
Thank you, PradP.
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Excellent series, representing life!
Thank you, Indira.
Almost like a mini nature book!
Thank you, Maranda.
Incredible photos, Mary. I couldn’t go to your blog to comment, so I’m responding here. ❤️
I’m sorry, Gwen. Can you tell me the problem? I appreciate your persistence in reaching out.
Hi Mary,
I just checked the link again, and when I tried to connect, it said, “Oops, there’s nothing found. It looks like nothing was found at this location. Maybe try a search?”
I haven’t had the problem on any other site. At least I could see your photos and respond via email.
Please don’t worry about this on my behalf. But if other folks are getting the same message, then it’s worth digging into.
All the best to you…
Gwen
I will add a comment link on the page to see if that helps. Thank you for informing me and your follow-up, Gwen. I appreciate your help. Have the best day.
I enjoyed. the pictures and the comedy and word play. I laughed and. dug how you said things in places. LOL
Thanks, Mister Max. I think most readers haven’t noticed everything. All the best to you, my friend.
Wonderful, a breath of fresh ai to see all of them in that setting .Thanks Mary.
Thank you! Have the most wonderful day.
Likewise yourself. Thank you.
Beautiful photos 😊
Thank you, Laura.
wonderful captures, Mary….thank you for sharing 🤍
Thank you, Destiny. I appreciate you taking the time to connect.
I got a bit confused in turtle and tortoise, so same features😅
That’s a good point. I looked up the difference and found this: “Tortoises are exclusively land dwellers, while turtles spend most of their time in the water, either in oceans or freshwater bodies around the world, only coming to land to lay eggs.” We have a lot of turtles here on the rivers, lakes, and ponds and see a lot of them in the spring.
Thank you for bringing that to my attention!
Okay well I live in land of desert where we can`t see water bodies i have studied about them in books as a science student, so whenever I will have a visit now will remember this and tell my siblings too about the difference
Love this series! These are beautifully captured.
Thank you, Amy.
Spring is an interesting time to watch the wildlife. Great shots Mary. Allan
Thank you. Wildlife sure is active at this time. It isn’t difficult to spot any of them. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Midwest Mary 
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