I must have over 40 wild turkeys roaming my property this year.

Here are a couple toms strutting for the hens. Toms frequently double up on the hens.

http://web.mac.com/jfelbab/iWeb/Site/Birds_files/PICT4838_3.jpg

Here is a side view of a tom. Tom's have 5,000 to 6,000 feathers.

http://web.mac.com/jfelbab/iWeb/Site/Birds_files/PICT4841.jpg

Here is a tom that had an altercation with a coyote and is missing a few feathers. I think he is lucky to be around.

http://web.mac.com/jfelbab/iWeb/Site/Birds_files/PICT4692_2.jpg

Very cool! I tried like hell to get the toms to strut for my camera this year, but I didn't have any luck. :(

Wow - what fantastic specimens to have frequent your property!

Makes shooting so much more enjoyable when they're on your own doorstep :)