Travel Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey · 05:08 AM

Pulled into our campground and I went out on a dirt road and into the field to see if I could spot any deer or antelope and happened upon these guys who were out for a stroll.

**Bruce Clark** · 07-13-2012, 05:14 AM

It's good to meet the locals. These are very handsome birds.

daacon · 07-13-2012, 05:20 AM

Why did the turkey cross the road - cause it's not Thanksgiving yet ....

slowpez · 07-13-2012, 06:29 AM

The bird on the left in the second photo really shows how brilliantly colored these guys are. These birds can disappear so fast it always is amazing when someone is able to get off a good photo and you managed two. Thanks for sharing them.

**luftfluss** · 07-13-2012, 09:47 AM

First pic, they almost look like they're racing.

I like the look of them in the tall grasses.

**dcmsox2004** · 07-13-2012, 10:33 AM

thought i'd see a pic of some groggy folks around a campfire throwin' back some shots of w.t.......
fine captures bob.... gorgeous plumage... but, oh, what a face!!! dave m

**Sailor** · 07-13-2012, 11:56 AM

Nice catch, Bob. I'm like Dave, the term wild turkey brings up a mental image unrelated to that of a bird.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 07-13-2012, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

It's good to meet the locals. These are very handsome birds.

They were almost our national bird, the eagle won out though.

**Bob Harris** · 07-13-2012, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Why did the turkey cross the road - cause it's not Thanksgiving yet ....

Finally an answer to that age old question

**Bob Harris** · 07-13-2012, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

The bird on the left in the second photo really shows how brilliantly colored these guys are. These birds can disappear so fast it always is amazing when someone is able to get off a good photo and you managed two. Thanks for sharing them.

I think I surprised them, when they saw me they stepped up the pace, glad you like the shots here and they are quite beautiful feather wise.

**Bob Harris** · 07-13-2012, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

First pic, they almost look like they're racing.

I like the look of them in the tall grasses.

that is their natural enviornment and they are pretty quick on their feet

**Bob Harris** · 07-13-2012, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

thought i'd see a pic of some groggy folks around a campfire throwin' back some shots of w.t.......
fine captures bob.... gorgeous plumage... but, oh, what a face!!! dave m

Dave, I remember this girl in high school that was the same way.

**Bob Harris** · 07-13-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice catch, Bob. I'm like Dave, the term wild turkey brings up a mental image unrelated to that of a bird.

Jer

i was going to work that into the thread name, but decided to just go and buy a pint and forget it all.

Rupert · 07-13-2012, 10:20 PM

Wow! That's a nice find Bob! The detail in that 2nd one is superb! Nice shooting....go out and look around some more, with your good luck, no telling what you might see!

Regards!

tessfully · 07-14-2012, 04:19 AM

haha! I love seeing these guys! When I used to live in a subdivision in a country type setting there were 12 of these guys that would walk the streets sometimes coming up driveways and looking in windows. I thought it was so strange till I learned the neighbours feed them in their backyards.

Great shots Bob! Love the three walking away from you. thanks for sharing!

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	It's good to meet the locals. These are very handsome birds.

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Why did the turkey cross the road - cause it's not Thanksgiving yet ....

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	The bird on the left in the second photo really shows how brilliantly colored these guys are. These birds can disappear so fast it always is amazing when someone is able to get off a good photo and you managed two. Thanks for sharing them.

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	First pic, they almost look like they're racing. I like the look of them in the tall grasses.

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	thought i'd see a pic of some groggy folks around a campfire throwin' back some shots of w.t....... fine captures bob.... gorgeous plumage... but, oh, what a face!!! dave m

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Nice catch, Bob. I'm like Dave, the term wild turkey brings up a mental image unrelated to that of a bird. Jer

07-13-2012, 01:43 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark It's good to meet the locals. These are very handsome birds. They were almost our national bird, the eagle won out though.

07-13-2012, 01:44 PM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Why did the turkey cross the road - cause it's not Thanksgiving yet .... Finally an answer to that age old question

07-13-2012, 05:35 PM	#10
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez The bird on the left in the second photo really shows how brilliantly colored these guys are. These birds can disappear so fast it always is amazing when someone is able to get off a good photo and you managed two. Thanks for sharing them. I think I surprised them, when they saw me they stepped up the pace, glad you like the shots here and they are quite beautiful feather wise.

07-13-2012, 08:44 PM	#11
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss First pic, they almost look like they're racing. I like the look of them in the tall grasses. that is their natural enviornment and they are pretty quick on their feet

07-13-2012, 08:46 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 thought i'd see a pic of some groggy folks around a campfire throwin' back some shots of w.t....... fine captures bob.... gorgeous plumage... but, oh, what a face!!! dave m Dave, I remember this girl in high school that was the same way.

07-13-2012, 08:48 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice catch, Bob. I'm like Dave, the term wild turkey brings up a mental image unrelated to that of a bird. Jer i was going to work that into the thread name, but decided to just go and buy a pint and forget it all.

07-13-2012, 10:20 PM	#14
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Wow! That's a nice find Bob! The detail in that 2nd one is superb! Nice shooting....go out and look around some more, with your good luck, no telling what you might see! Regards!

07-14-2012, 04:19 AM	#15
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	haha! I love seeing these guys! When I used to live in a subdivision in a country type setting there were 12 of these guys that would walk the streets sometimes coming up driveways and looking in windows. I thought it was so strange till I learned the neighbours feed them in their backyards. Great shots Bob! Love the three walking away from you. thanks for sharing!