Ever heard of Wild Turkey? As I was leaving the school I volunteer at every Thursday I saw three of these in someone's yard. I almost wrecked my truck trying to get stopped in a driveway so I could whip out my camera and take a few shots!
@vskolnik Thanks, Vee! Not exactly the cute ones that you shoot, eh? That is called a beard. when I saw it I though it was a feather coming out of him so I was trying to get a shot without it but my husband says it is a desirable part to catch in a photo.
I've seen quite a few of these near the Wichita Mountain Wildlife refuge I like to go hiking at. They are super skiddish normally so it would be unusual to see them in the city.
Amazing bird and shot!!! i immediately thought beard then though...BUT it's a turkey and it's growing out of his chest!!! I think other Lebanese drivers are relieved I'm at home today after much sudden unexpected stopping and slamming on of brakes yesterday!!
@jwlynn64 When I say "city" I mean in a neighborhood in my small town. I agree with you it is rather unusual, but I have also seen deer, o'possum and raccoons. Our "city" has lots of wooded areas in it!
@ruthmouch THANKS!! See how smart you are? I Thought it was a flaw!
I had to laugh about your driving comment because what you described how I drive to a T when I am in photography mode! I really need a driver!
The “beard” of a turkey hangs down from the middle of the turkey’s chest. It doesn’t hang down from the turkey’s chin. Though that would be cool if it did. It looks like a long, skinny, long-haired tail. Like the tail of a horse if the horse were as big as a miniature poodle and the tail were on the front, not the back. Scientists call the “hairs” of the beard “bristles” or “mesofiloplumes” (“MEZ-uh-FILL-uh-ploomz”) — stiff, feather-like structures.
Had to laugh at your driving technique. I tend to do the same thing, although I TRY to be very mindful of traffic. I miss a lot of shots because there is no quick place to stop.
Glad you were able to catch this guy. He's not the prettiest fellow, but it's a great shot and I like the composition too. :-)
I had to laugh about your driving comment because what you described how I drive to a T when I am in photography mode! I really need a driver!
Glad you were able to catch this guy. He's not the prettiest fellow, but it's a great shot and I like the composition too. :-)