Green Tree Frog

...clinging to porch wall, lookin for buggies

Barred Owl at dusk

Good luck Cooper

Sunrise...heading up the Catawba River

Cooper the River Cooter in take out box

..enjoying some sun...

into the water

After a year or more in captivity, Cooper the River Cooter was released today.  It was a nice, sunny 82F day for the little fella.  The fishing was slow, with the rains from Hurricane Harvey making the water murky; only a few blue gills were biting.  While in the water, he swam back over to the boat, as if he wanted to climb back aboard.  Hopefully Cooper will find a nice log in a quiet cove, to enjoy the sun, and have a peaceful life.