This box turtle was hightailing across the road right in front of me. Its legs were stretched high and flying. I quickly braked and got out of the car with my camera, but my old legs just wouldn't move fast enough, so by the time I got to the turtle, he had pulled in his legs and head. I didn't have the patience to wait, so had to settle for the turtle inside its house!!!
This blog will share our life in the Appalachian mountains of SW Virginia. Topics will include wildlife, flora & fauna of the 84 acres on which we live; experiences with our domestic pets; visits from friends and family; some storytelling; issues of aging and cultural and social comments.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Box Turtle
This box turtle was hightailing across the road right in front of me. Its legs were stretched high and flying. I quickly braked and got out of the car with my camera, but my old legs just wouldn't move fast enough, so by the time I got to the turtle, he had pulled in his legs and head. I didn't have the patience to wait, so had to settle for the turtle inside its house!!!