I just saved one of these from the road grader this week. Heard grader coming down the dirt road, looked out the window, saw a tutle lump half way across, and ran for it.
After sprinting across the yard it occured to me I had no way to handle it if it turned out to be a snapper. I was so happy when I spotted the yellow.
Mr. Box Turtle was successfully moved to a large blackberry patch at the back of our five acres. Looks like it's going to be a bountiful crop this year. Hope he sticks around to enjoy eating some of them.
This Eastern Box Turtle seemed to be enjoying the pleasant summer afternoon.
Great picture.
ReplyDeleteI just saved one of these from the road grader this week. Heard grader coming down the dirt road, looked out the window, saw a tutle lump half way across, and ran for it.
After sprinting across the yard it occured to me I had no way to handle it if it turned out to be a snapper. I was so happy when I spotted the yellow.
Mr. Box Turtle was successfully moved to a large blackberry patch at the back of our five acres. Looks like it's going to be a bountiful crop this year. Hope he sticks around to enjoy eating some of them.