Mike VanderMolen » wildlife http://mikevandermolen.com This is Mike VanderMolen Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:26:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Eastern Box Turtle http://mikevandermolen.com/2010/07/24/eastern-box-turtle/ http://mikevandermolen.com/2010/07/24/eastern-box-turtle/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:25:52 +0000 Mike VanderMolen http://mikevandermolen.com/?p=421 Continue reading →]]> There are a few turtles like this in our neighborhood, we often see them crossing the street or going through a yard. Very interesting looking turtles.

I am guessing this is an eastern box turtle.

I spotted the turtle crossing the street from our window, so I grabbed the camera. As soon as he spotted me, he froze.

eastern box turtle 1

I slowly got closer, trying no to frighten the turtle.

eastern box turtle 2

Looking right into the eyes of the turtle.

eastern box turtle 4

eastern box turtle 5

A view of the turtle from above.

eastern box turtle top of shell

A close-up of the great patterns and colors of the shell. You can see he has at this point retreated into his shell, so time to leave him alone.  I am guessing this turtle is pretty old, so hopefully he has many more years to go.

eastern box turtle back close up

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