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May 21, 2020  •  1 Comment

Wild Turkey femaleWild Turkey female

This morning dawned deliciously clear and cool—just about a perfect day, save for those little things known as writing obligations. I'd have rather ditched everything for a day spent trekking, but duty called... and, however reluctantly, I got right down to obeying. No sooner had I started working than I was distracted by a head strutting by the kitchen window. When I got up to look, I noticed a large female Wild Turkey that had apparently been eating spilled sunflower seeds under the bird feeder. I quickly grabbed my camera, affixed the telephoto, and poked my head outside, figuring that I'd have to move fast before the always-wary bird raced for cover. But this one didn't seem inclined to go anywhere quick, and, soon enough, I was photographing her at close range as she gleaned the lawn for goodies. Periodically, she raised her head as if to remind me of proper social-distancing protocols, and after about 15 minutes, she remembered another appointment and headed down the driveway. I remembered work... and returned inside.


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Auntie Beak(non-registered)
I love this photo! Nice bokeh, too.
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