Crawling

The new photo collections feature seems perfect to showcase the turtles that I have encountered in North Carolina (and Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

A turtle with a patterned shell is navigating through a forest floor covered in dry leaves and branches.A turtle with a patterned shell is walking on a rough, gray surface.A turtle with a patterned shell is walking on a rocky path surrounded by grass.A wooded area features a dirt path and a sign reading Slow Turtle Crossing.A turtle is walking along a wet, rocky path in a lush forest setting.A turtle with a patterned shell is resting on a leafy and textured ground in a natural setting.A small turtle with a patterned shell is walking on a gravel path.A turtle is slowly crossing a gravel path with a red pickup truck parked nearby in the forest.A gravel path winds through a lush forest with tall trees and abundant greenery.A turtle with a patterned shell is walking across a gravel path.A turtle with a patterned shell is walking on a gravel path in a wooded area.A small tortoise is resting on the ground surrounded by grass and soil.A turtle with a patterned shell is sitting on a surface covered with small rocks and leaves.A turtle with a patterned shell and orange-speckled legs is positioned in front of large rocks.A turtle with a detailed, yellow and black patterned shell is resting on a rocky ground.A turtle is walking on mulch near some green plants and rocks.A turtle with a patterned shell is sitting on a leafy and rocky ground.A turtle with a patterned shell is walking on a gravel path.A turtle is walking on a rocky surface in bright sunlight.A turtle with a patterned shell is sitting on a rocky path surrounded by grass and greenery.A turtle with a patterned shell is sitting on a green surface amidst grass.A turtle with a patterned shell is crawling on a gravel surface.A turtle with a patterned shell and red eyes is on a gravel path near a forested area, with part of a car tire visible in the background.A tortoise is peeking out from its shell on a ground covered with mulch, near some black tubing.A turtle is peeking out from under its shell while resting on the forest floor among leaves and twigs.A turtle with a patterned shell and red-striped head is perched on a rock amid fallen leaves in a woodland setting.A turtle with a patterned shell and red eyes is surrounded by dry leaves.A turtle with a dark, patterned shell and red eyes is nestled among dry brown leaves.A turtle with a detailed brown and yellow patterned shell is nestled among grass and rocks.A turtle with a patterned shell is walking on a rocky surface.A turtle with a patterned shell is walking on a rocky surface.A baby sea turtle covered in sand is emerging.A turtle partially closed in its shell rests on dried leaves and pine needles.A turtle with a brightly patterned shell and yellow markings on its legs and neck is resting on a brick path.A turtle with a dark brown and orange patterned shell is sitting on a rocky surface with grass in the background.