Round Tops
This morning at Lake Merritt. There are two “round tops” in this photo: the turtle’s shell, and the distinctive peak in Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve called Round Top, which is visible in the background.
This morning at Lake Merritt. There are two “round tops” in this photo: the turtle’s shell, and the distinctive peak in Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve called Round Top, which is visible in the background.
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I love this view, from turtle to volcano!
I would encourage everyone to check out the reverse view, from Sibley.
It’s the short-lived emerald green season up there.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:42 amLove that shadow!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:15 pmBravo! How big is the closer round top?
February 9th, 2010 at 1:12 pmDave, which of those two round tops is older? Any guess?
February 9th, 2010 at 2:35 pmwordnerd: Pet-sized. If you extended the shell into a sphere, it would probably be about the size of a soccer ball—maybe even a size 4 or size 3 soccer ball.
Ruth: Is this a trick question? The geological Round Top is much, much older than this particular turtle, but turtles as a species are much, much older than this particular geological feature.
February 9th, 2010 at 2:51 pmI can’t believe you saw a turtle at Lake Merrit. All I ever see are geese, ducks, and bird poop.
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm