BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

Wild Turkey

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Wild Turkeys are not the prettiest of birds and can be quite aggressive during mating season.  A  local reserve closed its walking trails this past spring for several weeks when a trio of toms were harassing people. Conservation Officers had hoped to capture the birds and relocate them but they evaded capture.  I took this photo at the same reserve in August, I kept a wary eye on this bird and waited for him to move along before  I continued my walk.

30 thoughts on “Wild Turkey

  1. affectionArm's avatar

    Intresting

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  2. doerfpub's avatar

    Amazing how they fit into the colors of that background.

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  3. doerfpub's avatar

    Amazing how the fit into the colors of that background.

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  4. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Excellent shot, Belinda. Yeah, mating season can be pretty crazy… I’ve heard about owls, terns, deer, elk and moose attacking people. Best to keep your distance when the hormones are running high! 😉

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  5. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    If I could get a photo of a wild turkey like that, I’d be thrilled.

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  6. John's avatar

    Have you ever watched them land in the trees? They are funny because of how they wobble around and seem to almost fall.

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  7. Joke's avatar

    Fascinating this color of the turkey.

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  8. Steve Gingold's avatar

    Wearing catcher’s shin guards would probably be a good strategy with these guys. 🙂 They always seem to have a wariness about them especially in November. 🙂

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  9. Greta DH's avatar

    Fascinating how the color of Turkey’s feathers almost melts together with the tree bark. Nice capture.

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  10. Anne's avatar

    A fantastic example of camouflage!

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  11. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    With those spurs and that attitude, they are definitely the barbarians at the gate. I would rather deal with a goose or swan.

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