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TurtleMommy
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Yesterday, I took some pics of various spots within the turtle habitat. Lots of green things. Lots of places to hide. There are some bare areas that are still growing in [the turtles don't like being "exposed," and like to travel where they have places to hide from potential predators -- like they would in the wild]. I truly enjoy "turtle-scaping" their world for them 
!
Look closely, and you might spot a few of the boys. My girl was hiding, so no pics of her. Look for something that looks like a rock that has a splotch of color on top [yellow, orange, red, green, or blue]. Hope you enjoy!
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A few views of the newly-created covers for the feeding areas. Four of the boys paused & posed during their meal. They are messy eaters.
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A couple shots of the "turtle bog."
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More hiding places, and a little luck! Many of the plants are turtle-friendly [such as the clover] that they can munch on. The combination of plants and wood provide lots of places for yummy bugs!
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Upper left is another "bog" shot. Lower left, you can see a Rosemary plant. This was a [disposable] "Christmas tree" that my father-in-law had a few years back. He was going to throw it away, but I asked for it to use in the habitat. He passed away the following year -- I think of him whenever I see [and smell....] this plant!
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Ignore the messy yard. This view is looking at the habitat from the pond.
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And here's what it would look like from an arial view. The blue circles with X's indicate where we had 2 trees removed last year [I forgot to draw the arrows....].
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How many box turtles did you spot?
(@fishin4cars @Dave 54 and any turtle-people )
! Look closely, and you might spot a few of the boys. My girl was hiding, so no pics of her. Look for something that looks like a rock that has a splotch of color on top [yellow, orange, red, green, or blue]. Hope you enjoy!
____________________________________________________________
A few views of the newly-created covers for the feeding areas. Four of the boys paused & posed during their meal. They are messy eaters.
___________________________________________________
A couple shots of the "turtle bog."
_____________________________________________________
More hiding places, and a little luck! Many of the plants are turtle-friendly [such as the clover] that they can munch on. The combination of plants and wood provide lots of places for yummy bugs!
____________________________________________________________
Upper left is another "bog" shot. Lower left, you can see a Rosemary plant. This was a [disposable] "Christmas tree" that my father-in-law had a few years back. He was going to throw it away, but I asked for it to use in the habitat. He passed away the following year -- I think of him whenever I see [and smell....] this plant!
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Ignore the messy yard. This view is looking at the habitat from the pond.
_________________________________
And here's what it would look like from an arial view. The blue circles with X's indicate where we had 2 trees removed last year [I forgot to draw the arrows....].
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How many box turtles did you spot?
(@fishin4cars @Dave 54 and any turtle-people
)
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