06/18/2026
We were lucky enough to encounter a painted turtle out on the trails at Shubie park. These colourful little turtles love the shallow water in the back half of the holding pond.
Painted turtles range in length from 13cm to 25cm with males on the shorter end. They are easily identifiable by their red, orange, and sometimes yellow stripes which decorate the edges of their shells and underside. Painted turtles are reptiles and rely on warmth, so they are only active during the day. They often warm themselves while basking on rocks and logs as pictured here. If you’re hitting the trails, keep an eye out!
Painted turtle. (n.d.). iNaturalist. Retrieved June 6, 2026, from https://www.inaturalist.org/
