Riding my bike this time of year, I often come across turtles either trying to cross the road or simply wanting to sun themselves on the warm pavement. I always stop to carry them off the road (carefully with snapping turtles!). Recently, I came upon this gorgeous painted turtle on a backroad through wetlands in the New Hampshire seacoast region.

On behalf of this turtle, and all other wildlife living among us, please drive slowly and attentively.