Monday, July 6, 2009

Travellin' Turtle

This box turtle has been hanging around our house for the last week or so. He seems to be travelling from the pasture to the house and then back to the pasture, at least several times a day - I'm amazed at how fast a turtle really is. When I come into the house to grab my camera and then head back outside, all in the space of maybe 2 minutes, he is very difficult to find again! This guy knows how to make some fast tracks.

Luckily neither the cats or Ringo is very interested in him, so he's safe. Look at those long claws in the last photo!



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  1. GailJuly 6, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Glad you caught up with him, he is gorgeous. Good job.

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  2. Dot OJuly 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    What great captures! I haven't come across any cool wildlife when I have my camera in hand. These are amazing.

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  3. ChristinaJuly 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Great shots! There was an ornate box turtle in the front yard the other morning, and no longer than it took to run in and get my camera, that turtle was gone!

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  4. TONY LETTSJuly 7, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    I'd have called him a tortoise. Shows good taste living on your land

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  5. MarthaJuly 7, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    You sure got some great shots of the little guy. I love turtles :-)

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  6. Cindy Beck, authorJuly 7, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    He's cute ... in a turtle-y sort of way. Nice shots.

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  7. MariJuly 7, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    These are great shots! He's really pretty cute!

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  8. JenniferJuly 8, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Great pictures! I love the crisp colors and detail in them.

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  9. SujomiJuly 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Great shots! He reminds me of Yoda. Wise, he looks so.

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  10. JeannelleJuly 8, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Great turtle shots! Especially that claw...wow! We almost never see turtles around here so I rather envy you.

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  11. JanieJuly 9, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    He's a cute little guy. Great detail in your photos.

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  12. LinneaJuly 11, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Wow! I've never seen a turtle's claws close up like that before. Ouch!

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  13. Sara ChapmanJuly 11, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I love these photos. What a great portrait. Were you lying on your belly to photograph this cutie?

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  14. bentonflockeJuly 16, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    wow what long claws! Great shots!!

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  15. Lucy CorranderJuly 19, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Whether turtle or tortoise - it's the first cheerful one I've seen.

    Lucy

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I love all your comments, thank you!

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