The Lure Of The Lake: RivCo Photos Of The Day

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Lake Elsinore recently played host to Mother Nature in more ways than one, with a bald eagle and a western pond turtle visiting its shores, plus one stunner sunrise — all captured by Patch reader and photographer Craig Sargent-Beach.

Dubbed the "rock that swims," read more here on the unique, turtle species. And follow this link for more info on efforts for bald eagle conservation in California.

Thanks for sharing your photos, Craig!

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