Box Turtle

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During the summer I will usually encounter a few box turtles at the Connetquot River State Park. I am always delighted when one crosses my path because they are so colorful, charming, and seemingly thoughtful looking creatures. I read in a New York State Department of Agriculture publication that the male box turtles have red eyes and the rear section of their plastron (under shell) is concave. I didn't pick this one up to look at its plastron (I would never disturb a creature in the park), but looking at its brown eyes I'd guess this was a female, perhaps one who has just enjoyed some berries and could use a napkin.