I had heard about a neat nature site in a very unlikely place here in NC. This nature area is located in Raleigh’s Research Triangle Park. Perfect for those working in the area to enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting. We have had some really bad storms lately and as the sun was shining, Tammy, Jake and I decided to venture out to Lake Benz and see what we could find. I hate I didn’t take an overall view of the main lake and the bog area to the left of the lake. That area was filled with turtles of all sizes.
![Turtles in Formation](https://twolittleoldladiesandacamera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_7645a-1024x677.jpg)
![Turtle Family](https://twolittleoldladiesandacamera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_7637a-1024x576.jpg)
There were lots of birds flitting amount the trees. As I was wrestling with a new Monopod and Head, They would relocate before I could get a shot in. I saw several woodpeckers flying among the trees as well. The trees in a bog area were riddled with holes and I have heard there were many species of woodpeckers that make this area their home. Tammy and Jake had walked on a head and had me come to where they were. Sure enough, There was a rather large Pileated woodpecker enjoying what he could forage from a large hole in a dead tree.
![Pileated woodpecker](https://twolittleoldladiesandacamera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_7700a-1024x683.jpg)
![Pileated woodpecker](https://twolittleoldladiesandacamera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_7674a-1024x713.jpg)