As most of you know, we live in the middle of the woods. Wildlife is a way of life. Just the way we like it. Last week Jim told me about seeing over 20 wild turkeys strolling down our drive. That is way cool - but why don't I ever get to see these things? And where are the photos to back up his claim?
Fast forward a week. Yesterday Jim was looking out the window and yelled for me to come look. He was counting as I ran into the kitchen. Sure enough we had a parade. Single file those turkeys strutted down our drive. They walked out of the woods like they were in a beauty pagent walking out on a runway. It was one of the greatest sights to see. I have to rely on Jim's expert eye that we had a Tom and Hens and babies.... I just know they were turkeys and we counted at least 30.
And now I know why he didn't have photos to prove it... there was no time to grab a camera. So you will have to do what I did.... trust me!
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I'll say the same thing I say to my ant when she claims to have a Peregrine Falcon on her balcony. "I don't believe you. Where's the picture of it?" LOL
Trusting you! It did seem like an awesome sight to see!
betty
Definitely a Shouldabeenakodak moment! Now that you know they show up there, maybe it's time to start leaving a camera in arm's reach?
We live down a peninsula and wildlife abound out here! I heard at certain times of the year, you'll even see a parade of turtles crossing the road. If that happens, I'll probably just turn around and go home because that road will be blocked for a while!
It is nearly almost kind of sort of about time to start to think about that annual end of November turkey din-din!
They are a wonderful sight, aren't they? Ours have gotten far less skittish about people -- not tame but sometimes they'll stay around for a picture.
There are a few hens in the fields by us, and they all had a bunch of little ones this year. I haven't been able to see much of them lately because the hay fields are getting high (and ready to cut) again, but I know they're there. Turkeys travel at a pretty good clip. I can just imagine seeing them strutting by your house. :)
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