Albert's Release

Back in November, we found Albert. He is a baby three toed box turtle, and I took him as bona fide proof that backyard habitats work. It was very cold on the day we found him and he was in a small patch of sun trying to warm up. We brought him inside and contacted a turtle expert on what to do next. He advised me on how to take care of him, and he flourished throughout the winter. This is him on the day we found him.

I took him yesterday to a nearby park and walked about a mile back on a trail. I knew exactly where I wanted to release him. I think he was pretty stressed on the way out there because he just found a corner of his box and stayed there. Once I found the perfect spot, I took an after picture of him in my hand to compare how he's grown

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He was very excited I think to be out in the wild.



This is his new home


It is much better than where he was. Coming back to my car, I saw this Blue Heron taking a bath in the puddles by the picnic tables.