I love watching the turkeys. They are hungry, with the snow covering the wild seeds and bugs they pick up. They've been at the feeders in the front yard. We have a flock of 14 females. Yesterday we had the 6 males. There were 7, but you know the coyotes have to eat, too!I wonder how many the coyotes get, as wild turkeys can fly. The coyotes just have to be vigilant. Despite the silly lobbying by the bird agencies, our cats haven't snagged any birds in months. Birds fly away!
I guess they are camera shy, as I tried to get a photo, they all marched off!
It's hard to believe that the turkey pullets were just wee in the spring. You can't tell them apart from the adults now. Here they are in the yard in the greenery in May. They gather in gender-based groups in winter. April 25th is turkey hunting season in Ontario. They have time.
I love the deer turkey interactions.
My 2019 Christmas bird count:
Mourning doves = 11Blue Jays = 2
Chickadees = 7
Hairy woodpecker = a male and female
Nuthatches, 1 rose breasted, one white
juncos = 2
I have pre-ordered groceries to pick up, also a prescription, and physio to take. I just don't have the energy to shop, and JB is a seething breeding cough factory. JB's doctor's office called and his lungs are clear after his x-ray. Hopefully we can kick this cold virus soon. We just must treat the symptoms.
It's a day of Lake Effect Snow in south west Ontario. I hope everyone is safe. These ribbons of blizzardy whiteouts are horrid for drivers.
We're balmy this morning, -6 C., but watch out at the end of the week. These are the high temperatures.
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Oh photos of nature's gems are wonderful! Love the deer among the turkeys ~ ^_^
Happy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Lots of healing hugs for JB and you ~ ^_^ Fantastic photos of nature's treasures ~
Happy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Hari OM
Phew, on the clear lungs. Viruses these days do hang around... which is why we no longer have a common cold but (apparently) the 'common flu'!!! Good plan, pre=ordering. YAM xx
It’s fun to see the turkeys.
Balmy at -6C? Who are you kidding? then the real cold sets in by the look of the chart!!!Hope those dreadful coughs and more fly away, just like the turkeys , to be safe from all predators.
Brrrr. And I think it's cold here at 38° in the morning. I do love the wild turkeys, deer and coyote. Stay warm, get healthy!
I love those shots with the turkey tails on display!
You 2 must get better for Christmas! ;-)
Jenn - we have not seen any turkeys so far this winter, not even under our feeders. But we have heard the coyotes howling at night … maybe they have all gone the way of turkey dinner!
We don't have turkeys here but they look like they could get rather interesting.
You capture so many fascinating activities with your camera there. Wishing both of you speedy recoveries so you can enjoy the holiday season.
-Soma
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