A box turtle trundled by the Visitor Center at Ijams the other day. It seemed somewhat purposeful, as to its mission, I know not what. It kept its cards close to its chest, although in this case, I think they are called the pectoral scutes.
The temperatures are dropping, it certainly feels like autumn. The nights are colder.
Eastern box turtles are the only land-based turtle in our valley. By winter, they will find places under a log or a pile of leaves to spend the cold weather months.
Winter will pass for them as though they were in a dream.
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Hey lyn,
Weather is changing her as well, Nights are definitely getting cold, In fact this changing weather has got me down with fever and cold.. Bad.
In another month we'll slowly move into winter season.
Isn't he noble in his purposeful trek across the stones! A handsome fellow! Nice shot.
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