Tom Turkey

We'll be visiting with my sister for Thanksgiving so I decided to post a day early. This shot comes from my visit to Grey Towers in May. Grey Towers was home to Gifford Pinchot and his family. An active conservationist, former Pennsylvania governor and U. S. Forest Service educator, Pinchot's home is now a national park with photo ops at every turn. This fellow (and his mate/pal) grace the garden which overlooks the valley where the town of Milford lies. Did you know that Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the U. S. A.'s national bird? I sure am glad that calmer heads prevailed and the Eagle was chosen instead!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow American 365ers- and to the rest of my international friends- just plain HAPPY DAY to you!

[Margo]

Great stature!!

[Chris K]

interesting info. I agree I think your Eagle is much more magnificent.

[Suzie Townsend]

Happy Thanksgiving, Ann! I hope you have a lovely day with your family!

[katy]

Terrific shot to commemorate the day here in the states! I hope you have a blessed day with your family!

[Sally Ings]

He does stand tall and proud but I do agree that the eagle is a much better choice!

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot, interesting info.

[Nicole Campbell]

Enjoy your time with family and safe travels

[Francoise]

I think the turkey would have been a fantastic choice, though there is something odd about actually eating a national bird, so maybe eagle is better.

[Daisy Miller]

Good find and shot

[Filip Rychnovský]

Great photo of statue, and interesting details of US history

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@777margo @cruiser @stownsend @grammyn @salza @pyrrhula @nicolecampbell @francoise @daisymiller

Thank you Margo, Chris, Suzie, Katy, Sally, Ferry, Nicole, Francoise and Daisy!

@francoise LOL I have never thought of that perspective!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@rfilip Thank you rfilip!