Wild Turkey in the most unusual poses.
Feb 5, 2014 11:57:13 #
I was focused on a small bird that took me totally by surprise. What I saw is for the next post.
A dark shadow came in from the right and landed on a stump. It was a wild male Turkey. The bird was the right distance for a static shot but I knew he was going to fly and for that I was over glassed. I had chosen a cropped camera with a 400MM lens. Great for the little ones, not so good for this large guy.
Turkeys fly very well and they're fast. I only got portions of the Tom as he was airborne. It was a nice break in a long but rewarding photo op.
A dark shadow came in from the right and landed on a stump. It was a wild male Turkey. The bird was the right distance for a static shot but I knew he was going to fly and for that I was over glassed. I had chosen a cropped camera with a 400MM lens. Great for the little ones, not so good for this large guy.
Turkeys fly very well and they're fast. I only got portions of the Tom as he was airborne. It was a nice break in a long but rewarding photo op.
Feb 5, 2014 11:58:59 #
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Feb 5, 2014 12:17:08 #
Wow, nice captures!! Love that last one especially.
I've been watching this set of 3 around my house (they have been roosting in the trees for the past 3-4 days?) and they are just the funniest things!
How can you distinguish between a male and a female? I can't seem to determine what gender this one is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arcticpug/12275715106/
I've been watching this set of 3 around my house (they have been roosting in the trees for the past 3-4 days?) and they are just the funniest things!
How can you distinguish between a male and a female? I can't seem to determine what gender this one is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arcticpug/12275715106/
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Feb 5, 2014 16:07:35 #
Surprises are the best! And I'm impressed that he landed so close to you. I think they pretty much have an avoidance issue with people. I never knew how colorful he is and that iridescent gold/copper color in his body feathers is striking. rewarding,productive day. stay warm.stay healthy.
Feb 5, 2014 16:10:09 #
Joe F.N. wrote:
I was focused on a small bird that took me totally... (show quote)
:thumbup: I like how you captured the colors and details.
Feb 5, 2014 16:24:48 #
These are fantastic! She's gorgeous and you captured her beautifully. The white snow in the photos really adds to her impact. Well done.
Feb 5, 2014 16:48:31 #
Pug, yours is definitely a male. The females don't have wattles like that. Also, males have spurs on their lower legs and a beard coming out of their chest.
Feb 5, 2014 17:06:02 #
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