Steve Koopman
@skoopman.bsky.social
Lover of old school (camping, canoeing, hiking) & new school (digital photography, tech, social media). Opinions are solely mine. Kingston, Ontario region. #ygk
Along one of dozens of floating logs I was curious why one Northern Map turtle wasn’t dropping off like all the others. Once closer I realized it tragically tried to slide off at an earlier time only to get wedged upside down and with its head submerged, actually drowning. Poor thing. 🐢😞 4/4
May 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Along one of dozens of floating logs I was curious why one Northern Map turtle wasn’t dropping off like all the others. Once closer I realized it tragically tried to slide off at an earlier time only to get wedged upside down and with its head submerged, actually drowning. Poor thing. 🐢😞 4/4
With today’s sunny and warm weather I must’ve seen over 100 turtles, mainly Northern Maps, a few Painted, and one big Snapper under the water. 3/4
May 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
With today’s sunny and warm weather I must’ve seen over 100 turtles, mainly Northern Maps, a few Painted, and one big Snapper under the water. 3/4
A 3-4 foot Gray Ratsnake was seen on a gravel road even before putting the kayak in the water, followed by a Northern Watersnake hanging off a branch in the canal. 2/4
May 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A 3-4 foot Gray Ratsnake was seen on a gravel road even before putting the kayak in the water, followed by a Northern Watersnake hanging off a branch in the canal. 2/4
Just your typical Saturday morning where the peace and quiet are interrupted by random deer crossing through.
May 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Just your typical Saturday morning where the peace and quiet are interrupted by random deer crossing through.
No slipping! They must’ve engaged 4-leg drive. 😉🦌
March 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
No slipping! They must’ve engaged 4-leg drive. 😉🦌
At the end of the day it’s better than nothing, and it’s now educated me on better protecting birds against our own windows. We back onto a wetland pond and love our wildlife. This Northern Saw-whet Owl 🦉 did strike our rear patio door, rested, hopefully recovered fully, and then flew off.
February 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
At the end of the day it’s better than nothing, and it’s now educated me on better protecting birds against our own windows. We back onto a wetland pond and love our wildlife. This Northern Saw-whet Owl 🦉 did strike our rear patio door, rested, hopefully recovered fully, and then flew off.