Mama Drama by cjwhite

Mama Drama

Sometimes the stories that go with the pics are better than the pics. This one has a funny story behind it.

I was outside without my camera and I noticed something across the tall grasses in the field. It looked like a huge bird. The first thought that went through my mind was ostrich. I have a big imagination. :0)

I had to go inside, change clothes, and get my camera. I was hoping the big bird would still be there, if it was a bird. My eyesight isn't the best. It was rumbling thunder, too, but 365 was calling my name.

My zoom lens clarified it was indeed a large wild turkey. I have a path I mowed in the field for picture hunting. I scurried along the wet path hoping I wouldn't scare my picture prey away.

By this time, I knew why the turkey looked so big from afar. It was sitting on the fence, between my field and my neighbors. I started snapping and inching closer. The turkey didn't seem to be scared. I was so focused on getting the turkey in focus, I didn't noticed the object under her feet. When It stood up, the whole ballgame changed! It was a baby turkey!

I took about five more shots, but I didn't try to get any closer. The mother turkey was huge and they fly!!! I took pics, until she started getting down from the fence. That was my cue to head for the house! :0)

Thank you for your lovely comments and faves! If you made it through my Mama Drama story, you deserve a special thank you! :0)
Cute shot
August 8th, 2013  
great story and what a find. a baby turkey... too darn cute..
August 8th, 2013  
Caz
What a thrill to see a wild baby turkey !
August 8th, 2013  
Vee
That's adorable! Love the story, too! In fact, it's awesome!
August 8th, 2013  
I read (and walked with you) every step of your hunt. What a neat experience that must have been. I am, as always, in awe of the crystal clearness in your detail. Beautiful composition.
August 8th, 2013  
Amazing pic of the turkeys!!!
August 8th, 2013  
I love the little chick.
August 8th, 2013  
Great story and beautiful birds.
August 8th, 2013  
Nice shot!
August 8th, 2013  
Good story AND photo. What a cute little turkey.
August 8th, 2013  
Love the story and the photo
August 8th, 2013  
Now that's a great story to accompany this lovely photo!
August 8th, 2013  
A great capture and story.
August 8th, 2013  
Loved reading your story but the capture sure holds its own, too. What a great find! Your photo is fabulous.
August 8th, 2013  
What a great photo opportunity! Always pays to go that extra mile and investigate. Fantastic shot.
August 8th, 2013  
The wild turkeys have been plentiful around here this year. This shot looks great
August 8th, 2013  
Excellent story and even better pic, such a sweet shot
August 8th, 2013  
Well spotted...!
August 8th, 2013  
I love it.
August 8th, 2013  
Beautiful composition. Brave to get so close. Great story! FAV
August 8th, 2013  
Love it!
August 8th, 2013  
What a wonderful discovery. Beautiful capture. fav.
August 8th, 2013  
Fantastic shot, so cute. Fav
August 8th, 2013  
Great capture!
August 9th, 2013  
Beautiful capture
August 10th, 2013  
Great capture. fav
August 10th, 2013  
Great tale and capture
August 10th, 2013  
Your mama drama story is very entertaining, and your picture is great -- well deserving of a fav!
August 10th, 2013  
great story and I am so glad she stayed after you went to all that trouble, and they are so cute, are these wild or farmed?
August 11th, 2013  
fave for the photo and story!
August 11th, 2013  
I love the way they both have their necks craned, but looking in opposite directions...wonder if there were any more about.
August 11th, 2013  
@cookie123 They are wild turkeys. :0)
August 11th, 2013  
Love the story and the photo!
August 13th, 2013  
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