This morning while Fred and I were loading up the Hog trap Fred spotted a turtle in the driveway...I jumped out and grabbed it and threw it in the back of the truck to share with Michael later...
Michael was so tickled to see the turtle and immediately said "Hello Little Fellow"...it was so sweet!
Little Fellow was playing shy though and wouldn't come out and say Hello!
Michael was hoping the "Little Fellow" might want to eat some grass...
But the grass didn't tempt him so Michael finally decided to sit back and wait...and wait...and wait some more!
Still waiting...
Michael finally gave up and went back in the house...In the mean time I was a bit tired of waiting too so I decided to flip him for a second and get a photo of the pattern on the underside of his shell...I think he might be a Western Pond turtle but I'm not sure...the reference book wasn't real clear on their turtle identification...
Finally he stuck his head out...
And after a few more minutes he was on the run...
going....going...
Gone...Bye Bye "Little Fellow"!~
I took him back out to the pasture and let him continue on his journey...I had a problem though when I went back in the house...a lot of explaining to my "little fellow" as to why we couldn't keep the turtle, sigh!! I have always believed "Wild animals are wild and belong in the wild"...Take photos, capture memories and turn them loose...Michael was Not happy but I think he understands...He told me tonight he wants a house full of animals, egads!! I've created a monster, lol...
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Well I've finally caught up on my blog posts...I hope you enjoyed! Y'all have a great week and remember to let your loved ones know they are loved :o)
5 comments:
What great photos. I don't think I've ever seen a turtle up close!
What a cute little fellow!!!: D
Turtles are such fascinating creatures. How lucky for Michael that he gets to see all this stuff. It reminds me of when I was a kid living in the country. ;D
Great photos and story! Why do all kids want to bring nature inside? We go through that, too, often! It was a good "teachable moment" for you and Michael....I can picture your house becoming a stable, if Michael had his way! Stand strong, Mama!! LOL
Superb Wendy,
I guess Michael was a bit disappointed, maybe next time will be the good one. You have quite good pictures of this little fellow.
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