Northern Pin Oak Buds and a Western Painted Turtle

The tree I planted a few days ago is beginning to bud out. My flowers are beginning to grow, too.

Earlier today, Mom heard a clicking noise on the patio (the sliding glass door was open). She looked over and there was a western painted turtle making his way across. I had to go out and get a close-up look. 

The turtle didn't like me much.

In fact, he hissed at me.

He noticed a chance to escape.

And he took it.

Bye bye turtle!