I seem, as Grey Horse Matters has, to have been adopted by a wild turkey.
For several days now, a turkey has been lurking in my yard, most noticeably under the bird feeder. He/she seems to have taken up residence somewhere nearby. This morning when I went out he did not run away in panic when I greeted him. (Hard to tell if it's a Tom, but I thought I saw him displaying himself the other day and I don't think the females do that.)
Anyhow, for now, it is just "Turkturk" and as long as we both keep a respectful distance from each other, I'm fine with that.
I did snap a few pictures from afar.
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| Fence repair courtesy of baling twine, for now. |
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| Tucker looks a bit skeptical.
This is the first time in a couple years that I've had visiting fowl.
The last time it was a little flock of one Tom and several females. I don't know if wild turkerys are generally loners or if this is just a short stay.
Either way, I will keep my eye on him so he doesn't get too territorial and decide it's his yard and not mine.
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I think mine were attracted to the bird feeder. I don't get too close. They're kinda big! Interesting watching them though.
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