Hot now, summer in the city

The box turtle was out for a stroll, yesterday. The afternoon was quite warm and animal activity included much of the two- legged variety. I saw a few critters, despite all the people blundering around; I get spoiled at having the Bluebonnet Swamp all to myself. There were a few birds and squirrels; the snakes had already gone into hiding; and the tree frog I often visit ducked into his hole as soon as I rounded the bend. This skink was not much calmer. I’ve seen a lot of the shiny green bugs, this year. I think those are “tiger beetles” and wonder if that is the adult phase of what I call a doodlebug.