I Should Live Life by gardenfolk

I Should Live Life

I don’t wait for
the calendar to
figure out when
I should live life.
...Gene Simmons

These two birds didn’t quite know what to think of me. They had separated from the other 8-10 turkeys that were off grazing for food. They approached slowly and the closer they got, their side freathers released down to the ground and scraped the road. It is like a shield to protect their legs, appear to look solid and make noise. It was fascinating to watch those handsome turkeys on patrol.

A group of domesticated turkeys is technically called a “rafter” but wild turkeys are considered a “flock”. I am going to check on the flock tomorrow to see if they are still there and safely living wild and free. Maybe living free is why they are so beautiful and healthy looking?!? Nice on Black.

Camp fire update:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/11/20/camp-fire-3-startling-facts/2064758002/

https://www.npr.org/2018/11/20/669855868/california-camp-fire-death-toll-reaches-81-says-fire-authorities
Wild plumage :)
November 21st, 2018  
Lovely colours.
November 21st, 2018  
Great textures and colours
November 21st, 2018  
Great colours :)
November 21st, 2018  
They are spectacular! Wonderful capture!
November 21st, 2018  
Beautiful birds
November 21st, 2018  
wow...
November 21st, 2018  
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Nature at its best (colors)
November 21st, 2018  
I have just never seen such beautiful colors on turkeys. They look painted. So beautiful.
November 21st, 2018  
Beautiful colours!
November 21st, 2018  
How pretty are they?!
November 21st, 2018  
They're truly gorgeous birds! I know the sound you describe as I've heard it when peacocks do it!
November 21st, 2018  
So pretty!
November 21st, 2018  
such colours!
November 21st, 2018  
Wow...Terrific feather details, colors
November 21st, 2018  
@Weezilou They were a gorgeous flock, Louise! Maybe they are so healthy and vibrant because they are free to live as they please? I really was fascinated watching them and surprised to find them. There is another area where there are wild peacocks and I swear one wanted to come home with me! I did not see them display their plumage and tails though...still fun to see out and about. Peacocks are very loud too! :)
November 21st, 2018  
Super capture of the beautiful colours.
November 22nd, 2018  
So colorful.
November 22nd, 2018  
Fav
November 22nd, 2018  
These are beautiful turkeys. I’ve never seen any like this.
November 22nd, 2018  
They were putting on a show for you- and reminding you that this flock belongs to them! Our club was photographing on a farm once and there was one male turkey there. It was uncanny but we think he knew who the guys were and who the ladies were. He chased most of the men away! Great shot.
November 26th, 2018  
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