Daily the local wild turkeys can be found rambling along on our property or the neighbors. I've counted up to 36 in a flock so far. Sometimes they merge smaller flocks into the larger ones and then the tom turkeys will fight over who is the top male. Since Autumn has arrived they seem to merge more into the large flocks. They intimidate our dogs, and are not afraid of them when in large numbers. Our dogs are fenced usually, unless we're out with them. They know not to go bother the turkeys. I will try to post more turkey photos as Thanksgiving is coming up. I will post for fellow artist on the AW forums some photos that they can use for reference shots later today or tomorrow as I've so much access to taking photos of the turkeys. I've hundreds of turkey photos, but don't need them all to post. I use them for studying the turkey movements, anatomy, etc. for my art. Here's a shot of some strolling turkeys in my yard.
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Chris Williams 07 Jan 2008
a great idea love itHui Zhu 20 Nov 2007
very nice shot...cheese^_^Michael Forbus 20 Nov 2007
In Mexico they call a turkey a pavo, and a peacock a pavo real. Very interesting their name for the two of them. Great shot, Terry. Have a lovely time for Thanksgiving with your lovely family and enjoy yourself. MichaelEmily Reed 20 Nov 2007
HA HA, THEY BETTER RUN, THE AX IS COMING!Gwen Battis 20 Nov 2007
Actually, that was me, Gwen, that just posted...sorry, I wasn't logged in when I made the comment!