Got the bugger...

Finally got a couple good captures of a Wild Turkey. I got hip to this ones behaviors and just sat quiet and he walked right out across the road in front of me to go to the field to eat.
:thumbsup:

Kristine,
Great shot of a shy bird. I know some hunters that wait hours, days to get a look at one that close.

I think I like the second one best.

PS, I think it is a "she". (No beard):D

Thanks! Ya, your right... it IS a she! We have quite a few on the property at work, but they are usually running away or too far off to get a good shot when I do manage to see them.
I guess I will never understand how someone can shoot any kind of animal. I hear shots all the time there at work from people duck hunting on the river or deer hunting south of where I work when its in season. I keep thinking "miss, miss". :'(

I saw a male once along the side of the highway while my mom and I were driving to Starved Rock State Park. Did a total 'WHAT WAS THAT???' before I figured it out. They're a big bird for sure.

This guy was trying to attack his reelection in a truck bumper in Zion national park
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