23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Florida Red-bellied Cooter 1

I live within walking distance of two excellent Wetlands in South Florida; Green Cay Wetland and Nature Center in Boynton Beach, Florida, and Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida; so I am definitely a frequent visitor. Recently I decided to go one morning over to Green Cay, and just walk around the boardwalk and maybe make a few shots. As I was getting near the end of my morning, I saw this common turtle for the area, a Florida Red-bellied Cooter sort of just laying on the rushes. Since the composition allowed for a nice view of the belly of the turtle, I decided to make the shot.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Boynton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Copyright: © Donald Bromberg