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[Icegoddess]

I have some that visit too.  I would say one, but last year I was removing the leaves in the area of my yard where the Solomon's Seal are.  There's also a large area with periwinkle that I normally do not bother removing the leaves.  That, apparently, is their love nest.  There were at least 3 in there and it wasn't for a business meeting. 

Usually, once I see one and it realizes I've spotted it, he hightails it out of there as soon as I turn my back.  I did try to bribe one with a dead cicada this year.  I found him in the middle of the yard.  Usually, they're along the fringes.  So, I figured he was cicada hunting.  In fact, he was already eating one when I broght him one, so I just dropped it there for the 2 for 1 special.  

[SportyShorty07]

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@cheriere wrote:

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@SportyShorty07 wrote:

@cheriere  That is such a cute turtle, Cheriere !  I love its little legs and face!  I really like turtles- I have little turtle statues made of carved stones and shells on top of my dresser and a medium sized carved wooden turtle that I got at a flea market.  I like how turtles take it easy and go at their own pace.  Super cute photos and I love that little turtle picked you as a new buddy! 

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I've always loved turtles too!😃❤️

I was really happy to see him coming.  He's the first one I've seen this year too.  I tried not to get super close because I didn't want to scare him, but of course I just had to lol.  I was really shocked by how fast he walked away too.  Fastest little turtle I ever saw!😂

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@cheriere  hahaha that turtle must've had fast little legs! I've never seen a fast turtle before . So cute!! I bet this was the turtle's first photo shoot- work it, turtle! I love the photo of it turning its head to look right at you Absolutely adorable! Made my day! 

[colliemom4]

My dog spotted one while on a walk last week and just smelled it. The next time we went by the same spot she smelled there again though the turtle was gone.

[cheriere]

@Icegoddess 

I LOVED ❤️ reading your post!😂

A love nest indeed lol.  I've never seen any in a "group" or coupled setting like that!  They do tend to hang out on the edges of our lawn leading into the woods too.  I always figured it was because we have a pond and a small stream that run alongside.  I haven't been to the pond in awhile.  That could very well be where they vacation in the summertime.😃

[cheriere]

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@colliemom4 wrote:

My dog spotted one while on a walk last week and just smelled it. The next time we went by the same spot she smelled there again though the turtle was gone.

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Sounds just like what Ruby does whenever she's encountered a turtle.😃❤️

Of course, they go into their shell, but she's persistent thinking if she scratches the top of the shell it'll come out lol.  My dad's always nervous she'll get bitten by one.  I don't think this type of turtle is really a biter though.

[DSD2]

What a handsome little fella.

Turtles are so cool; thank you for the terrific pictures @cheriere 

[sabatini]

@cheriere, I've just got to tell you how much I enjoy your nature and wilderness threads. What a wonderful and magical place you live in!

And how clever and knowledgeable you are to forage for such a variety of edibles. 

I'm green with envy! 

[cheriere]

@sabatini 

You are just too kind.❤️🌸

Thank you for saying such nice things about my posts.  I'm honestly in debt and so grateful to you and all of my forum friends.  Just being part of this community and meeting so many lovely people has really made a difference in my life.  

[luvzchiz]

@cheriere   great pictures of a beautiful turtle.  Thanks for sharing.  

[SilleeMee]

In Japan, where I was born, turtles symbolize good fortune and long life. In fact, over there they keep turtles in their ponds. My mom had little turtle figurines  all over the house when us kids were growing up.