Check this little guy out. I was moving pretty quickly on this low boggy trail, the Lewistown Contingent, when I came upon this Eastern Box Turtle. Those oranges were really kind of brilliant up close and watching him move along the leafy ground you could see how well-camouflaged they are. I harassed only momentarily, picking him up for a minute to look at his underbelly and claws and to share him with my riding buddy.
Gorgeous. We saw a mother turkey with chicks, a turkey take off, and some turkey vultures too. Sadly, my camera battery was not charged. Next time perhaps.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Eastern Box Turtle on the Lewistown Contingent trail
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Congratulations on your find. Eastern Box Turtles are a species of special concern in most states, and most populations are on a rapid decline. You are so lucky to have a wild population near you!
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