Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina carolina

Photo by Cheryl Lee
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

41.999, -72.9054

Field Notes

Notes:

My husband rescued this turtle from the middle of a busy road after seeing it almost get hit. After a few pics, I released him in a much quieter and safer location.

Reference Links:

Eastern box turtle

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Maria dB
Great that you rescued the turtle! And beautiful series.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Wildlife of Northeastern USA

Tags

Photographed
PublishedJune 14, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies