European Pond Turtle

European Pond Turtle in the background with a Balkan Terrapin in the foreground. Both are resting on some fallen reeds.
European Pond Turtle (background), Metochi Lake, Lesvos, Greece, April 18, 2026
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 640; f/11; 1/800 sec.

This page is for the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis).