When every yard has a lake…

… these creatures can be anywhere, I guess. This one is just hangin’ out in the Black-eyed susans.

From all the yellowish, orangish spots on the head and leg, I’m guessing this is an Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina). If so, then it’s probably a female, since the eye color is not red.

» Common Box Turtle at Wikipedia
» Eastern Box Turtle at NC Wildlife

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[Mags]

Such interesting creatures and great shot! There have been a few box turtles around here. She looks healthy!