I found this Eastern Box Turtle in my garage this afternoon! I’d left the door open and she wandered in and settled down by my car’s rear tire. I’m very glad I spotted her before driving off!
We carefully moved her to a safer spot in the yard, and eventually she came out of her shell and ran off. (Yes, turtles can move at a pretty impressive clip when they put their minds to it!)
And while I got some great photos of her on the lawn and hightailing it away from civilization, I chose this photo for today’s shot – because I wanted to remind everyone to be careful. These turtles are a threatened species in Massachusetts. Females are very active in June and July, searching out nesting sites, and they will cross roads in an effort to find a place to lay their eggs. So keep an eye out for them – with our help they can come back from their current status.
Very lucky you spotted it! Cheers to you for spreading the word on their status.
Yes.. I’m glad you spotted her BEFORE backing out… good that she is off and ‘running!’
Thank you! It was a fun afternoon!
beautiful turtle, I am glad you saved her!