A Small Hope for a Dying Population
Box Turtles are reasonably common where I live.
Their high-domed shells can be seen wandering through the forest, yards and far too often on the roads.
But these turtles are decades old.
Their replacement generation is not to be found -- a casualty of too much human development.
Seeing an adult is always enjoyable -- but really not noteworthy.
Finding a nestling box turtle is a rare and special experience.
Still covered in the dirt from the egg nest this baby is not as photogenic as a heron or eagle -- but still ranks high on my photographic list.
It is a small hope for a dying population.
Howard County Environs, Maryland
Bedankt Richard Orr voor de foto en de tekst !