This image shows a group of at least nine turtles basking in the sun along a sandy shoreline next to clear, blue water. Several types of turtles often found in such groups include pond sliders and cooters. Image Details Subjects: A line of approximately nine turtles are gathered at the water's edge. Some are oriented toward the water, while others are positioned further up on the sand. Environment: The setting is a sandy bank adjacent to a body of water with a notable turquoise or deep blue hue. Activity: The turtles are likely engaged in basking, a common behavior for semi-aquatic species to regulate their body temperature. Identification: While several species look similar, these may include Florida pond sliders, which are semi-aquatic turtles native to the southeastern United States. Red-eared sliders and yellow-bellied sliders are also frequently seen in such groups. The image includes a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "@RiversideBryan February 13, 2026 12:24 PM."

This image shows a group of at least nine turtles basking in the sun along a sandy shoreline next to clear, blue water. Several types of turtles often found in such groups include pond sliders and cooters. Image Details Subjects: A line of approximately nine turtles are gathered at the water's edge. Some are oriented toward the water, while others are positioned further up on the sand. Environment: The setting is a sandy bank adjacent to a body of water with a notable turquoise or deep blue hue. Activity: The turtles are likely engaged in basking, a common behavior for semi-aquatic species to regulate their body temperature. Identification: While several species look similar, these may include Florida pond sliders, which are semi-aquatic turtles native to the southeastern United States. Red-eared sliders and yellow-bellied sliders are also frequently seen in such groups. The image includes a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "@RiversideBryan February 13, 2026 12:24 PM."