KILLINGLY, CT - It's been nearly three months since I last reported on the local box turtle population.   The story began in late May, as it does time and again.  The turtles come out of the woods to mate, I take a bunch of photos, name any that I don't recognize and watch to see where the females lay the eggs.  Once in awhile, I actually get to see two turtles mating.  This year, I covered the eggs with a wire cage to protect them from predators after observing nest destruction in 2015.  All of this is a small contribution to help keep the species alive here in my little corner of the world.  I also enjoy making short nature videos and the box turtle is a favorite subject.  This fascination began in 2007 when I first discovered that my place was inhabited by a number of these captivating little creatures.  Box turtles are a species of special concern in CT, and many other states, so please don't capture or keep them as pets. 

Baby Box Turtle UpdateKillingly, CT