Roosting Turkey's
Jun 24, 2013 17:52:46 #
A walk in the woods after mowing the lawn today provided me some entertainment. There were 3 turkey's roosting on a deadfall from last weekends storm. They hung around long enough to get 20 or so shots and then we all left. I'm sure they will come back to the spot as I took them a mix of seed and sunflower seeds which they love.
Stretching after sitting for and hour on the downfall.
Three Tom's on their day perch!
A little preening before supper.
Jun 24, 2013 18:14:10 #
Jun 24, 2013 18:15:59 #
Only ting better than a roosting Turkey is a roasting one. Very nice series, I am surprised they hung around when you stated taking photos.
Jun 24, 2013 18:18:08 #
Thanks rlaugh, they are fun to shoot as they are getting used to me being around apparently.
rlaugh wrote:
Nice set!
Jun 24, 2013 18:20:39 #
They have been in the neighborhood for quite a while and I chase them around with the camera and some feed so they know they get a reward when I'm done. Yes I'm sure they would be good roasted also but not in this area would I try that as it is not legal.
JoeB wrote:
Only ting better than a roosting Turkey is a roasting one. Very nice series, I am surprised they hung around when you stated taking photos.
Jun 24, 2013 18:23:38 #
GregoryD wrote:
A walk in the woods after mowing the lawn today provided me some entertainment. There were 3 turkey's roosting on a deadfall from last weekends storm. They hung around long enough to get 20 or so shots and then we all left. I'm sure they will come back to the spot as I took them a mix of seed and sunflower seeds which they love.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Great job, Greg! Some cracked corn will keep them there, too, along with some deer. Thanks for showing.
Jun 24, 2013 18:24:39 #
Jun 24, 2013 18:29:19 #
Love the first one Greg! They are pretty smart birds. They always stay in an old apple tree back in my woods. Have tried many times to get a shot, but always to dark.
Erv
Erv
Jun 24, 2013 18:38:59 #
They get all of that good stuff. The deer show up everyday and the turkey's are a hit and miss. They are showing up more often since putting out the bird seed and sunflower seeds. They seem to really like sunflower seed! Thanks for looking and your comment Gene.
GeneM wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Great job, Greg! Some cracked corn will keep them there, too, along with some deer. Thanks for showing.
Jun 24, 2013 18:40:12 #
Thanks Angler, they are very smart birds but they are getting used to me giving them treats for photo's.
angler wrote:
Great set Gregory.
Jun 24, 2013 18:42:08 #
They are smart Erv but they like to get the food before the squirrels and deer get it. I think they are smart as they come earlier in the day and sometimes at first light they are there already waiting.
Erv wrote:
Love the first one Greg! They are pretty smart birds. They always stay in an old apple tree back in my woods. Have tried many times to get a shot, but always to dark.
Erv
Erv
Jun 24, 2013 18:50:48 #
Jun 24, 2013 19:36:19 #
Yes they were Linda, it always amazes me when I venture into the woods as I never know what will be there in front of my camera. I still haven't go the hawk's or owl's that I get a fleeting view of once and a while. Someday I will get a chance at them with the camera and I will be ready!
Linda From Maine wrote:
What a great find!
Jun 24, 2013 19:43:34 #
Great shots, good to see some wild turkeys since they are not in this part of the state!
Jun 24, 2013 19:57:21 #
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