There he (distinguished by his red eye) was hanging out by the garden fence. He was quite personable. He let me pick him up and wasn't a bit afraid as some I've had who have only wanted to dodge inside their shells and hide.
I took a few closeups to document his visit and watched him scoot along on his way. I was just happy to know he was around.
Linking to
Saturday's Critters.
ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteI think I found his cousin in one of our flower beds earlier this week. I didn't get good pictures, however.
ReplyDeletecute fellow...
ReplyDeleteAlways a good feeling to see the turtles appear again. He's a handsome one.
ReplyDeletehe is lovely Carletta.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have turtles here so for me they are interesting critters.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS! I have had box turtles (and others)my entire life. Growing up in Chicago (until age 10), we couldn't have cats or dogs.
ReplyDeleteI have had several who looked just like this Eastern Box Turtle. Thank you for sharing!
He is so darn cute. What is it about turtles? I love them too. Lovely to get such a great close-up. I usually have to sneak up on them with a long lens.
ReplyDeleteThis is delightful, Carletta...and adorable!
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. Turtle!!! Welcome to Spring!!!! Isn't he a beauty????
ReplyDeleteI am still on the mend from my surgery ---and being impatient, I cannot wait to feel like ME again.
Hugs,
Betsy
He's a beauty. Does he stay in your yard?
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to have a turtle in your yard. We had a small bat hanging from the inside of the deck umbrella and a tiny frog under the umbrella stand - but no turtle.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine looking turtle. Do you have a pond nearby?
ReplyDeleteDIANE: I HOPE HE LIVES NEARBY. WE HAVE LIVED ON OUR FIVE ACRES FOR ALMOST SEVEN YEARS AND HAVE SEEN ONE EVERY YEAR. THEY DO NOT TRAVEL FAR AND USUALLY LIVE WITHIN AN AREA LESS THAN 200m IN DIAMETER SO I FEEL HE'S ALWAYS CLOSE.
ReplyDeleteIDA: YES, WE DO HAVE TWO SMALL PONDS OF GOLDFISH. THIS IS AN EASTERN BOX TURTLE SO IT LIVES ON LAND AND HIBERNATES IN LOOSE SOIL UP TO TWO FEET.
Wow ! Really gorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteHe's really cute! Turtles seem to be a popular pet lately around here. We have a friend that has one and they named him "Tank." I thought that was a very good name for a turtle.
ReplyDeletethey're quite unique
ReplyDeleteWonderful critter.
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I love to see the box turtles, a great visitor Carletta..Thank you for sharing your post with Saturday's Critters.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteFantastic images of the turtle.
ReplyDeleteGreat images Carletta, he's adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to find a turtle friend!
ReplyDeleteWow - we have never had a turtle in the garden of any of the countries we have lived in, lucky you!!
ReplyDeleteWren x
I can't say he's pretty but your photos are really awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love turtles. How wonderful to have one nearby. I hope this handsome critter sticks around. Happy Critter Day!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! He has beautiful patterns on his shell.
ReplyDeleteTerrific head shot! I love turtles!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen one yet! Yours is quite the handsome fellow!
ReplyDeleteGreat find!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so cute and nicely captured for us to see.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun subject.
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